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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Pharmacological Management Flashcards

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Relieves pain by reducing the transmission of impulses at certain nerve terminals

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Anticonvulsant agents (Carbamazepine - Tegretol)

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Anticonvulsant agents (Carbamazepine - Tegretol) Side effects

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Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, aplastic anemia

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Anticonvulsant agents (Carbamazepine - Tegretol) monitor for

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Bone marrow depression during long-term therapy

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Used for pain control

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Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Baclofen (Lioresal)

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May be used as adjunctive therapy

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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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