Seizure Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Partial/secondary generalized
A
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Phenobarbital
Gabapentin
Gabatril
Felbatal
Oxcarbazepine
Lacosamide
Vigabatrin
2
Q
Primary generalized and partial/secondary generalized
A
Valproic acid
Lamotrigine
Leviteracetam
Zonisamide
Perampanel
Topiramate
Ethosuxamide (absence only)
3
Q
Drugs that are synergistic in the treatment of epilepsy
A
Valproic acid and lamotrigine
4
Q
Status epilepticus
A
Benzodiazepine (lorazepam)
Lasts longer than diazepam
5
Q
If unsuccessful, try:
A
Midazolam or propofol (pt must be intubated)
Last resort: pentobarbital
6
Q
Avoid what drug during pregnancy?
A
Valproic acid
