Neurology Flashcards
Myotonic dystrophy
Autosomal dominant Facial wasting, inverted v upper lip Generalized hypotonia esp distal muscles Heart block, arrhythmias Hypothyrodism, DM, adrenal insufficiency
Carbamazepine
Lethargy, ataxia, diplopia
Neutropenia
Hyponatremia
Rash
Ethosuximide
GI distress
Lethargy
Blood dyscrasias
Felbamate
Sedation, dizziness, ataxia
Behavioral disturbances
Gabapentin
Headache, insomnia, wt loss
GI distress
Aplastic anemia
Hepatotoxicity
Levetiracetam
Somnolence, dizziness
Behavioral disturbances
Lamotrigine
Sedation, dizziness, lethargy, ataxia
Headache
Stevens Johnson, TEN
Oxcarbazepine
Somnolence
GI distress
Hyponatremia
Phenobarbital
Lethargy, ataxia, hyperactivity
Cognitive difficulty
Phenytoin
Lethargy, ataxia, diplopia Gum hyperplasia, hirsutism Macrocytic anemia Osteomalacia Cerebella dysfunction
Primidone
Lethargy, ataxia, diplopia
Blood dyscrasia
Tiagabine
Somnolence, dizziness, trembling
Nervousness, irritability
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus
Topiramate
Dizziness, drowsiness, paresthesia Psychomotor, cognitive slowing Wt loss Nephrolithiasis Secondary glauoma
Valproate
GI distress, pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity
Tremor, wt gain, hair loss
PCOS
Thrombocytopenia
Zonisamide
Dizziness, drowsiness Wt loss Cognitive, psychomotor slowing Oligohidrosis Nephrolithiasis Psychosis Cross-reactivity with sulfa meds