Neuro Flashcards
1
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Lamotragine
A
VG sodium channel blocker - the best epilepsy drug , dizziness, cerebellar signs, OCP reduces lamotragine levels, used in all types (inc absence)
2
Q
sodium valproate
A
increases synthesis/decreases breakdown of GABA, hella tetarogenic, plasma level is not
3
Q
lorazepam
A
Benzos bind to benzodiazapine receptor on GABA neurones - increasing it’s effect, status epileptics
4
Q
phenytoin
A
sodium VG channel blocker
5
Q
carbamezapines
A
VG sodium channel blocker
6
Q
diazepam
A
Benzos bind to benzodiazapine receptor on GABA neurones - increasing it’s effect