medication Flashcards
1
Q
class of carbamazepine
A
TCA
2
Q
carbamezipine commonly used where
A
epilepsy - partial seizures
trigeminal neuralgia
bipolar disorder
3
Q
MOA of carbamazepine
A
binds to sodium channels increases their refractory period
4
Q
adverse effects of carbamazepine
A
P450 enzyme inducer dizziness and ataxia drowsiness headache visual disturbances (especially diplopia) Steven-Johnson syndrome leucopenia and agranulocytosis hyponatraemia secondary to syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
5
Q
why do pts see a return of seizures after 3 - 4 weeks of treatment
A
exhibit autoinduction
