Neuro - FA Pharm p532 - 539 Flashcards
DOC in status epilepticus & MoA
Benzos, !nc GABAA action
MoA of Carbamazepine
Blocks Na+ channels
1st and 2nd line treatment for eclampsia seizures
- MgSO4
- Benzos
DOC for trigeminal neuralgia
Carbamazepine
SE of Carbamazepine
Diplopia, ataxia, blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), liver toxicity, teratogenesis (cleft lip/palate, spina bifida), induction of cytochrome P-450, SIADH, SJS
Tx and MoA of Rx that treats absence seizures
Ethosuximide
Blocks thalamic T-type Ca2+ channels
(-) high voltage activated Ca channels
Gabapentin
SE of Ethosuximide
EFGHIJ—Ethosuximide causes Fatigue, GI distress, Headache, Itching (and urticaria), SJS
Other uses of Gabapentin other than seizures
Also used for peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgi
What epileptic drug needs to be titrated slowly bc of SJS
Lamotrigine
(Carbamazepine also, and rarely, Phenytoin)
Lamotrigine has a black box warning for what?
causing hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
MoA of Lamotrigine
Blocks voltage gated Na channels - (-) Glu release
Which epileptic drug has personality changes as a SE?
Levetiracetam
He’s on another level
Which epileptic drugs (+) p450?
Phenobarbital
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Which 3 drugs are used for status epilepticus
Benzo - 1st line
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin - 1st line for recurrent seizure
1st line for neonatal seizures
phenobarbital
PhenoBabytal
Which epileptic drug has zero order kinetics
Phenytoin
List Ca2+ blockers for antiseizures
EGL
Ethosuximide
Gabapentin
Levetiracetam
Antiepileptic causing SIADH
carbamazepine
tonic-clonic DOC
valproic acid
patient with tonic clonic and absence seizures
valproic
gingival hyperplasia is caused by
phenytoin
Also Cyclosporin, CCB (verapamil)
baby with cleft palate, cardiac
defects, phalanx/fingernail hypoplasia
fetal phenytoin syndrome
kidney stones are caused by
topiramate
Sedation, slow cognition,
kidney stones, skinny (weight
loss), sight threatened
(glaucoma), speech
2 drugs that are used for migraine prophylaxis
Valproic acid
Topiramate
Also: TCAs, and BBs/CCBs (CCB only in VC phase)
What drug group is contraindicated in porphyria?
Barbituates
SE of Phenytoin
PHENYTOIN:
P-450 induction,
Hirsutism,
Enlarged gums,
Nystagmus,
Yellow-brown skin,
Teratogenicity (fetal hydantoin syndrome),
Osteopenia,
Inhibited folate absorption,
Neuropathy.
For which epileptic rx do you need to monitor LFTs
Valproic acid - rare but fatal hepatotox
CI in pregnancy
valproic acid
black box warning with vigabatrin?
permanent vision loss
Vision gone all bad with Vigabatrin
Which two drugs block GABA transaminase?
Valproic acid
Vigabatrin
The Vs block the enzyme
MoA of Barbituates
Facilitate GABAA action by INC duration of Cl− channel opening, thus dec neuron firing (barbidurates INC duration)
Which barb is used to induse anesthesia?
thiopental
MoA of Benzo?
Facilitate GABAA action by INC frequency of Cl– channel opening (“frenzodiazepines” inc frequency).
How does benzo affect sleep?
Dec REM sleep, dec N3 stage of sleep (delta )
Which benzos are short acting? what does that mean for addiction?
Which benzos are safe for those with liver problems
Lorazepam, Oxazepam, and Temazepam can be used for those with liver disease who drink a LOT due to minimal first-pass metabolism.
Which 3 benzos are used in status epilepticus?
lorazepam, diazepam, midazolam
How to tx Benzo OD? MoA? What is the potential post tx issue?
Treat overdose with flumazenil (competitive antagonist at GABA benzodiazepine receptor). Can precipitate seizures by causing acute benzodiazepine withdrawal.
Nonbenzo hypnotics?
Zolpidem, Zaleplon, esZopiclone. “These ZZZs put you to sleep.”
MoA of non benzo hypnotics
Act via the BZ1 subtype of the GABA receptor.
Why do non benzo hypnotics have a short duration of action?
Short duration because of rapid metabolism by liver enzymes
orexin receptor antagonist?
Suvorexant
Orexin - antagonist