Nerv Flashcards
3 ACHs used in Mild- Moderate Alzheimers
And what do you need to look out for with them?
Donepezil- NMS
Galantamine-SJS
Rivastigmine- GI distrubance- hold until resolves, can switch to a patch
Whilst most AEDs are given BD Which ones are given OD?
LP3- Lamotrigine Phenytoin Phenobarbital Primidone
Focal Partial Seizures?
Lamotrigine/Carbamazepine
Tonic-Clonic(Generalised)
Valproate/Carbamazepine
Absence(Generalised)
Ethosuximide/Valproate
Myoclonic
Atonic/tonic
(Generalised)
Valproate
Carmbamazepine is used in which seizures?
Focal and Tonic/Clonic
What is the Therapeutic Range for Carbamazepine?
What are the signs of tox?
4-12mg/L
iHANDBAG
Incoordination, Hyponatraemia, Ataxia, Nystagmus, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Arrhythmias, and GI dist
Side effects of carbamazepine?
Is it an enzyme inducer or inhibitor?
BHHR HD
Blood dyscrasias, Hepatotoxicity, Hypersensitivity, Rash, Hyponatraemia, Dose dependent s/e
Its an inducer
Whats the range for Phenytoin?
Signs and symptoms of toxicity?
10-20mg/L
SNAtCHeD
Slurred speech , Nyastagmus,Ataxia, Confusion, Hyperglycaemia, Diplopia
Side effects of phenytoin?
And is Phenytoin an inhibitor or an inducer?
BHHR CLS
Blood dyscrasias, Hypersensitivity, Hepatoxicity, Rash, Changes in appearance, Low vitamin D (Osteomalacia/rickets), Suicidal ideation
Its an inducer
Side effects of SV?
BHP
Blood dyscrasias, Hepatoxicity, Pancreatitiis
How long should sodium valproate be reduced over?
gradually over 4 weeks
Tell me about category 1 and 2 AEDs and brands?
Category 1) CP3 -Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Primidone, Phenobarb MUST BE ON SAME BRAND
Category 2)VLCT- Clinical judgment
Which AEDs Has highest and then high risk in pregnancy?
Highest-SV- Must not be used in women of child bearing age unless conditions of PPP are met
High-CP3L. Carbamaz, Phenytoin, Phenobarb, Primidone, and Lamotrigine
Which AED causes cleft pallete in first trimester?
Topirimate
Which AEDs can cause drowsiness in infants breast feeding?
Primidone, phenobarbital, and the benzodiazepines
With the AEDs Withdrawal effects can occur in babies breast feeding if the mother suddenly stops which drugs?
phenobarbital, primidone, or lamotrigine
Which AED can cause a rash?
Lamotrigine