Pharm Flashcards
Paresthesias, migraine, kidney stones, (cognitive slowing) makes you dumb
Topiramate (topamax)
Decreased bone mineral density, HA, abnormal behavior
Levetiracetam (keppra)
Rash
Lamotrigine (lamictical)
AE: Dizziness, ataxia, SIADH, hyponatremia Conrta: bone marrow depression Screen asians for HLA-B genotype
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
-Rash, constipation, gingival hyperplasia, ataxia, decreased coordination -May need Folic acid, Vit. D, Calicum supplementation -Lots of interactions
Phenytoin (dilantin)
Dizzy, drowsy
Gabapentin
Hepatotoxicity black box Pregnancy Category X
Divalproex (Depakote)
AE: Ataxia, disequilirbium, somnolence, loss of libido Contra: Acute glaucoma, liver dz No established relationship between serum level and Sz control
Clonazepam (klonopin)
Alopecia, somnolence, tremor, WEIGHT GAIN Hepatotoxicity black box Pregnancy X
Valproic Acid (Depakene)