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NEW!! Psych Meds - ANTICONVULSANTS - With both names, cuz dammit we need to pass. Flashcards

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Q

How do anticonvulsants work?

A

Block sodium from entering into cell and decrease neuronal firing

INCREASE GABA

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Carbamazapine (_______)

A

tegretol, equetor

good for rapid cyclers - bipolar

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Gabapentin (_______)

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neurontin

increase gaba, slows neuronal firing

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Clonazepam (_______)

A

klonopin

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What is special about clonazepam (Klonopin)?

A

benzo with anxiolytic, anticovulsant, muscle relaxant and hypnotic properties.

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Topiramat (_______)

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Topamax

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