LEVITARACETAM Flashcards
1
Q
Drug class
A
anti-convulsant
2
Q
How does it work? (5)
A
- binds to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein
- inhibits pre-synaptic calcium channels
- reduces neurotransmitter release
- acts a neuromodulator
- stops conduction across synapses
3
Q
Indications
A
- epilepsy
4
Q
Contra-indications (5)
A
- pregnancy
- elderly
- kids
- kidney impairment
- liver impairment
5
Q
Side effects (4)
A
- CNS effects
- sleepy
- decreased energy
- headache
- dizziness
- coordination difficulties
- neuropsychiatric symptoms
- anxiety
- apathy
- agitation
- emotionally labile
- depression
- skin reactions
- Steven Johnson’s syndrome
- Toxic epidermis necrolysis
- suicide
6
Q
Interactions
A
none
7
Q
Elimination
A
urine
