Neuro Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Cautions with donepezil
A
Ulcers
Asthma
COPD
2
Q
Indications, warnings + action of carbamazapine
A
Trigeminal neuralgia
Tonic clonic, focal
May exacerbate absence + myoclonic seizures
3
Q
SE of carbamazapine + interactions
A
GI upset
Ataxia
Dizziness
Hyponatraemia
Metabolised by P450 + acts as an inducer
Effects increased by amiodarone + diltiazem
4
Q
What drugs lower seizure threshold?
A
SSRI
TCAs
Tramadol
5
Q
SE + action of valproate
A
SE: GI upset, dizziness, tremor, weight gain, liver injury, pancreatitis
Inhibits P450
6
Q
SE of phenytoin
A
Skin coarsening Acne Hirsutism Gum hypertrophy Osteomalacia Ataxia
7
Q
Action + SE of dopaminergic drugs (Madopat + Sinemet)
A
Dopamine receptor agonists
Used in Parkinsons
SE: nausea, drowsiness, confusion, hypotension, dystonias, red urine
