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Which of the following drugs is classified as blocking neuronal Na+ channels?

  • Carbamazepine (correct)
  • Vigabatrin
  • Ethosuximide
  • Topiramate
  • What is the mechanism of action for Phenobarbital?

  • Blocks excitatory transmitters
  • Blocks T-type Ca2+ channels
  • Blocks Na+ channels
  • Enhances GABA inhibition (correct)
  • Which drug is primarily used for absence seizures?

  • Valproic Acid (correct)
  • Lamotrigine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • What are the potential adverse effects of Phenytoin?

    <p>Nystagmus, diplopia, and gingival hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about first-generation antiepileptic drugs is NOT true?

    <p>They have newer formulations with fewer side effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with Carbamazepine?

    <p>Megaloblastic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism does Valproic Acid utilize to manage seizures?

    <p>Inhibits GABA transaminase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following therapeutic uses is NOT associated with Ethosuximide?

    <p>Focal seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benzodiazepines are primarily used as a first-line treatment for which condition?

    <p>Status epilepticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a notable characteristic of Phenobarbital?

    <p>It induces its own metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Antiepileptic Drugs

    • Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are used to treat epilepsy.
    • Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures.
    • Seizures involve abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain.

    Types of Seizures

    • Focal seizures:
      • Preserved awareness.
      • Lost awareness.
      • Secondary generalization.
    • Generalized seizures:
      • Absence seizures.
      • Tonic-clonic seizures.
      • Myoclonic seizures.

    Neurotransmitters and Epilepsy

    • GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid): Inhibits neuronal firing, reduced activity is associated with seizure activity.
    • Glutamate and Aspartate: Excitatory neurotransmitters, increased activity is associated with seizure activity.
    • NMDA receptors: Activated in response to glutamate/aspartate.

    Classification of Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)

    • Based on mechanism of action:
      • Enhance GABA inhibition.
      • Block excitatory transmitters.
      • Block neuronal Na+ channels.
      • Block T-type Ca2+ channels.
      • Mixed mechanisms.

    First Generation (Classic) AEDs

    • Phenytoin (Diphenylhydantoin):
      • Therapeutic uses: Tonic-clonic seizures, Class I antiarrhythmic.
      • Adverse effects: CNS effects (nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia), liver effects (micr enz induction), blood effects (megaloblastic anemia), teratogenic effects (craniofacial anomalies, neural tube defects).
    • Carbamazepine (Tegretol):
      • Therapeutic uses: First line in focal seizures, second line in tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia.
      • Adverse effects: CNS effects, liver effects, blood effects, teratogenic effects (craniofacial anomalies, neural tube defects), increase ADH secretion leading to hyponatremia and edema.
    • Valproic acid (Depakine):
      • Therapeutic uses: All types of seizures (focal and generalized), migraine prophylaxis.
      • Adverse effects: CNS effects, liver effects, blood effects (neutropenia), teratogenic effects, alopecia, pancreatitis, fulminant hepatic toxicity.
    • Ethosuximide:
      • Therapeutic uses: First line for absence seizures.
      • Adverse effects: GIT upset, headache, dizziness.
    • Phenobarbital:
      • Therapeutic uses: Tonic-clonic seizures, status epilepticus.
      • Adverse effects: CNS effects, liver effects, megaloblastic anemia, teratogenic effects, tolerance and physical dependence, respiratory depression in toxic doses.
    • Benzodiazepines:
      • Therapeutic uses: Status epilepticus, febrile convulsions in children, absence seizures.
      • Adverse effects: Tolerance and physical dependence, memory disturbances.

    Second Generation (Newer) AEDs

    • Vigabatrin:
      • Therapeutic uses: Focal seizures, infantile spasms.
      • Adverse effects: Irreversible visual loss.
    • Lamotrigine:
      • Therapeutic uses: All types of seizures (focal and generalized).
      • Adverse effects: Skin rash and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
    • Topiramate:
      • Therapeutic uses: Focal and generalized seizures, migraine prophylaxis.
      • Adverse effects: Renal stones, weight loss, cleft palate.
    • Levetiracetam:
      • Therapeutic uses: All types of seizures (focal and generalized).
      • Adverse effects: Very low.

    Other AEDs (Adjuvant Drugs)

    • Gabapentin and Pregabalin:
      • Therapeutic uses: Adjuvant drugs in focal seizures, neuropathic pain.
      • Adverse effects: Sedation, physical dependence.
    • Tiagabine:
      • Therapeutic uses: Adjuvant drugs in focal seizures.
      • Adverse effects: GIT upset, dizziness.

    Choice of AEDs

    • First line, second line and third line of treatment is provided by seizure type.

    Guidelines for AED use

    • Start with one drug (monotherapy), if unsuccessful consider substituting another drug or using a combination of 2 drugs.
    • Combination of valproic acid and lamotrigine use can have high risk of Stevens-Johnson's syndrome.
    • Stop AEDs if seizure free for more than 2 years.

    AEDs in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    • AEDs can increase the risk of congenital defects in newborns.
    • Prenatal use of folic acid is recommended to minimize the risk of neural tube defects.
    • Breastfeeding is acceptable while taking most AEDs but not all.

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