Neuro Meds Flashcards
1
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Valproic Acid & Dialproex (Depakote) SEs
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- Pancreatitis
- Hepatoxicity
2
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal) SEs
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-Rash, SJS*
3
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) Indications
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- Seizure PROPHYLAXIS
- Status epilepticus after BZD
4
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) Monitoring
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Drug Levels (7-10 days after initiation or increase)
5
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) SEs
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- Rash (EM, SJS)
- **Gingival hyperplasia
- hypotension, arrythmias
6
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Indications
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- *1st line in trigeminal neuralgia
- Central DI
- Seizure D/O’s, Bipolar D/O
7
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) SEs
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- Hyponatremia (causes SIADH)**
- SJS
- Blood dyscrasias (RARE)
8
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BZD MOA
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Potentiates GABE-mediated CNS inhibition
9
Q
Is Diazepam or Lorazepam more effective?
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*Lorazepam - longer 1/2 life!
10
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BZD Indication
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*1st line in status epilepticus!
11
Q
Reversal agent for BZD toxicity
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Flumenazil
12
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Phenobarbital MOA
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Binds to GABA receptor potentiation GABA-mediated CNS inhibition
13
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Phenobarbital Indications
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3rd line for status epilepticus
14
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Phenobarbital SEs
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- Depression
- Osteoporosis
- Irritability
