Non-narcotic analgesics Flashcards

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Calcium channel blockers?

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Gabapentin & Pregabalin. Inh neuronal hyperexcitabiliy leaving normal nerve fx unchanged. Doesnt affect GABA

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Voltage gated sodium channel blockers?

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Lamotrigine & Carbamazepine

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MOA of Na channel blockers?

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Decrease neuron conduction; dose adjust in hepatic failure

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AE’s of Lamotrigine?

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BBW for Steven-Johnson, vision probs

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