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Seizures Flashcards

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Clonazepam

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What kind of drug is it? Benzodiazepine

What is it used for? Myoclonic seizures

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Ethosuximide

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What kind of drug is it? Anti-convulsant

What is it used for? Absent seizures

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Levetiracetam

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What kind of drug is it? Anti-convulsant

What is it used for? Partial and tonic-clonic seizures

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Sodium valproate

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What kind of drug is it? Anticonvulsant

What is it used for? Generalised seizures (first line)

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Phenytoin

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What kind of drug is it? Anti-convulsant

What is it used for? Focal and tonic-clinic seizures

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Lamotrigine

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What kind of drug is it? Anticonvulsant

What is it used for? Myoclonic seizures and partial seizures

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Gabapentin

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What kind of drug is it? Anti-convulsant

What is it used for? Pain, focal seizures and migraines

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Carbamazepine

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What kind of drug is it? Anti - convulsant

What is it used for? Partial seizures, generalised or tonic-clonic seizures

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What is the first line drug in the treatment of seizures?

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Sodium valproate

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What is used if sodium valproate is not tolerated?

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Carbemazepine

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