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Pharmacology of Anti-Seizure Drugs Flashcards

1
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What drugs are used as rescue drugs for status epilepticus and may be administered nasally?

A

Diazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam

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This drug is second-line for status elepticus.

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Fosphenytoin

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3
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What ASMs are broad spectrum enzyme inducers?

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Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital

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True/False. There is no drug to treat epilepsy.

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True. Current drugs treat active seizures and manage symptoms, but cannot cure epilepsy.

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5
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What ASM blocks NMDA receptors?

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Felbamate

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6
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What ASM is associated with anger and irritability?

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Levetiracetam

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What is the MOA of Tiagabine?

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Inhibits pre-synaptic GABA uptake

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What ASM is associated with weight loss?

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Topiramate

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This drug may be used to treat focal seizures in children and adults, but is not a first line option.

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Phenytoin

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10
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Diplopia and ataxia are ADRs most commonly associated with what ASM?

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Carbamazepine

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What ASM has zero-order kinetics?

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Phenytoin

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12
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ASMs that target Na+ channels should be closely monitored in what patient population?

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Patients over 60yo or with cardiac issues

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13
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Topiramate is used for the treatment of what seizure types?

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Monotherapy for focal and generalized seizures and migranes

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14
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What ASMs act by inhibiting Na+ channels?

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Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Topiramate, VPA

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What is the MOA of Valproate/Valproic Acid?

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Blocks Na+ channels and increases K+ permeability

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What is the first line therapy for absence epilepsy in adults?

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Ethosuximide

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17
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What is the use for Tiagabine?

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Adjunct therapy for focal seizures

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18
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What ASM may exacerbate myoclonic and abscene seizures, if prescribed?

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Carbamazepine

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19
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Infantile spasms and tuberous sclerosis can be treated with what ASM?

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Vigabatrin

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20
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What Na+ channel-targeting ASMs are broad spectrum?

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Lamotrigine, Valproate, Topiramate,

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21
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What is the MOA of Carbamazepine?

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Binds to inactivated Na+ channels

22
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Benzodiazepines & barbituates both bind the GABAa receptor to enhance Cl- channel function. How do their MOAs differ?

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Benzodiazepines increase the duration of channel opening. Barbituates increase the frequency of channel opening. Both cause hyperpolariztion.

23
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These ASMs are good for adjunct therapy, but are not used first line for any epilepsy.

A

Gabapentin, Pregabalin

24
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What ASM is a first-line therapy for seizures in neonates?

A

Phenobarbital

25
Q

Vigabtrin is associated with what irreversible ADR?

A

Vision deficits and retinopathy

26
Q

What ASM is associated with weight loss?

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Ethosuximide & Topiramate

27
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How is Levetircetam used in adults?

A

Adjunct therapy for focal seizures

28
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What is the MOA of Levetircetam?

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Binds the synaptic vesicle to modify neurotransmitter release

29
Q

What ASMs are associated with behavioral changes?

A

Levetircetam, Perampanel

30
Q

What ADRs are most associated with Valproate/Valproic Acid?

A

GI disturbances

31
Q

What ASM can be added as an adjunct therapy to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures in children?

A

Levetircetam

32
Q

What serious ADRs are associated with phenytoin?

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SJS/TEN, gingival hyperplasia

33
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What is the MOA of Lamotrigine?

A

Bind inactivated Na+ channels

34
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What rare ADR is unique to Lamotrigine?

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

35
Q

What ASM is contraindicated during pregnancy?

A

Valproate/Valproic Acid

36
Q

What is the MOA of gabapentin & pregabalin?

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Bind Ca2+ channels to decrease Ca2+ influx and thus glutamate release

37
Q

What ASM irreversible inhibits the GABA aminotransferase to prevent degradation of GABA?

A

Vigabatrin

38
Q

Dependence and tolerance are commonly associated with what class of ASMs?

A

Benzodiazepines (Diazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam)

39
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How do ASMs inhibit Na+ channels?

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They bind to Na+ channels in the inactivated state to extend the refractory period

40
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When is the MOA of Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin?

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Bind inactivated Na+ channels

41
Q

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy is effectively treated with this ASM.

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Valproate/Valproic Acid

42
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What is the most common drug to treat focal seizures?

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Carbamazepine

43
Q

What is the first line therapy for absence epilepsy in children?

A

Ethosuximide

44
Q

What is the MOA of Carbamazepine?

A

Bind inactivated Na+ channels

45
Q

In utero cardiac malformations are associated with which ASM?

A

Phenobarbital

46
Q

How does Fosphenytoin differ from Phenytoin?

A

Fosphenytoin is a phenytoin derivate that may be administered via IM or IV

47
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Most ASMs are broad inducers of enzymes. What ASM is a broad INHIBITOR?

A

Valproate/Valproic Acid

48
Q

What ASM acts on Ca2+ channels on thalamic neurons?

A

Ethosuximide

49
Q

Cannabidol has been approved for treatment of what seizure disorders?

A

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis

50
Q

What serious ADRs are associated with Felbamate?

A

Liver failure, aplastic anemia

51
Q

Cognitive slowing is associated with what ASM?

A

Topiramate

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