MODULATION OF SYNAPTIC RELEASE OF EXC NTS

Question 1

very commonly used
no CYP interactions
safer for preg patients

Answer 1

levetiracetam

Question 2

seizures

used also for neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, post hepatic neuralgia, fibromyalgia

Answer 2

gabapentin and pregabalin

Question 3

used for focal seizures

abuse potential

Answer 3

lacosamide

Question 4

used for infantile spasms

AE: vision loss, REMs drug

Answer 4

vigabatrin