Neurology - Epilepsy Drugs Flashcards
What is the mechanism of phenytoin
Increase Na channel inactivation
What is phenytoin first line for
Tonic clonic
What is the mechanism of carbamazepine
Increase Na channel inactivation
What is carbamazepine first line for
Simple partial
Complex partial
Tonic clonic
Trigeminal neuralgia
What is the mechanism of phenobarbital
Increase GABA-A action
What is phenobarbital first line for
First line in children for:
Simple partial
Complex partial
Tonic clonic
What is the mechanism of valproic acid
Increase Na channel inactivation
Increase GABA concentration
What is valproic acid first line for
Tonic clonic
What is the mechanism of ethosuximide
Blocks thalamic T-type Ca channels
What is ethosuximide first line for
Absence
What is the mechanism of benzodiazepines
Increase GABA-A action
What are benzodiazepines first line for
Acute status epilepticus
What is used for prophylaxis for status epilepticus
Phenytoin
