MODULATION OF CATION CHANNELS Flashcards
1
Q
broad spec treating multiple types of seizures
strong CYP3A4
preg cat D leading to cleft lip
status epilepticus
infusion>50 mg/min
AE: gingival hyperplasia, osteomalacia
A
phenytoin
2
Q
prodrug of phenytoin
indication for status epilepticus
faster than phenytoin
AE: same as phenytoin
A
fosphenytoin
3
Q
broad spec treating multiple types of seizures
auto inducer
preg cat D
AE: BBW: aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, SJS
A
carbamazepine
4
Q
no CYP inhibition or induction
preg cat C
well tolerated and widely used for status epilepticus and Lennox gastaut
AE: rash
A
lamotrigine
5
Q
absence seizures (patient blanks out for a few seconds), 1st line for it
A
ethosuxamide