Treatment of Epilepsy Flashcards

1
Q

Grand Mal

A

Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Valproate
Levetiracetam

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2
Q

Broad Spectrum

A

Phenobarbital
Diazepam
Valproate
Divalproex

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3
Q

Absence

A

Ethosuximide

Valproate

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4
Q

Partial Seizure

A

Levetiracetam

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5
Q

Status Epilepticus

A

Diazepam / Lorazepam / Midazolam

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6
Q

block of T-type Ca++ channels in

thalamocortical pathways

A

Ethosuximide

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7
Q

block of VSSC –> suppress repetitive

action potential

A

Phenytoin

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8
Q

block of Ca++-mediated release of

glutamate activit

A

Levetiracetam

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9
Q

enhancement of GABA activity

A

Valproic acid

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