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Which of the following is a common adverse effect of Valproate?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of Valproate?
- Weight loss
- Dizziness (correct)
- Hypertension
- Neural tube defects (correct)
What is the drug of choice for treating absence seizures?
What is the drug of choice for treating absence seizures?
- Carbamazepine
- Valproate
- Phenytoin
- Ethosuximide (correct)
Which adverse effect may occur with long-term use of anticonvulsants?
Which adverse effect may occur with long-term use of anticonvulsants?
- Cleft palate (correct)
- Hirsutism (correct)
- Euphoria
- Insomnia
Which condition is contraindicated when prescribing certain anticonvulsants?
Which condition is contraindicated when prescribing certain anticonvulsants?
What is a recognized effect of Phenytoin on neurotransmitters?
What is a recognized effect of Phenytoin on neurotransmitters?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect associated with Ethosuximide?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect associated with Ethosuximide?
Which condition is NOT effectively treated by Valproate?
Which condition is NOT effectively treated by Valproate?
What is a potential idiosyncratic adverse effect of Valproate?
What is a potential idiosyncratic adverse effect of Valproate?
What characterizes a seizure?
What characterizes a seizure?
Which type of seizure is classified as absence seizures?
Which type of seizure is classified as absence seizures?
What is the first step in the management of epilepsy?
What is the first step in the management of epilepsy?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for status epilepticus?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for status epilepticus?
What type of seizures does phenytoin effectively treat?
What type of seizures does phenytoin effectively treat?
Which action do drugs like phenytoin and carbamazepine perform?
Which action do drugs like phenytoin and carbamazepine perform?
What is a known adverse effect of phenytoin?
What is a known adverse effect of phenytoin?
What is the recommended duration for full drug therapy after the last seizure?
What is the recommended duration for full drug therapy after the last seizure?
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy
A chronic disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.
Seizure
Seizure
A transient alteration of behavior due to disordered synchronous and rhythmic firing of brain neurons.
Partial (focal) seizure
Partial (focal) seizure
Seizures that affect a localized area of the brain.
Generalized seizure
Generalized seizure
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Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus
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Anti-epileptic drug (AED)
Anti-epileptic drug (AED)
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Diazepam (IV)
Diazepam (IV)
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Phenytoin (IV)
Phenytoin (IV)
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Sodium channel blocker
Sodium channel blocker
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GABA potentiator
GABA potentiator
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Calcium channel blocker
Calcium channel blocker
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Epilepsy treatment approach
Epilepsy treatment approach
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Drug monitoring
Drug monitoring
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Gingival hyperplasia
Gingival hyperplasia
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Coarsening of facial features
Coarsening of facial features
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Hirsutism
Hirsutism
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Hypotension
Hypotension
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Bradycardia
Bradycardia
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Toxic Hepatitis
Toxic Hepatitis
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Teratogenic
Teratogenic
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Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia
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Megaloblastic Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemia
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Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia
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Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy
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Anti-convulsant
Anti-convulsant
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Sodium Channels
Sodium Channels
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GABA
GABA
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Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
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Partial seizures
Partial seizures
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
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Drowsiness
Drowsiness
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Diplopia
Diplopia
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Blood dyscrasias
Blood dyscrasias
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Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis
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Absence seizures
Absence seizures
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Myoclonic seizures
Myoclonic seizures
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Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus
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Migraine
Migraine
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Hallucination
Hallucination
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Ataxia
Ataxia
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Tremors
Tremors
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Nystagmus
Nystagmus
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Sedation
Sedation
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GI disturbances
GI disturbances
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Idiosyncratic pancreatitis
Idiosyncratic pancreatitis
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Idiosyncratic hepatotoxicity
Idiosyncratic hepatotoxicity
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Neural tube defects
Neural tube defects
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Alopecia
Alopecia
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Weight gain
Weight gain
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Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
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Study Notes
Central Nervous System - Antiepileptic Drugs
- Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.
- A seizure is a temporary disruption of brain function due to abnormal, synchronous firing of brain neurons.
Classification of Epileptic Seizures
- Partial (Focal):
- Simple partial seizures
- Complex partial seizures
- Partial seizures with secondary generalization
- Generalized:
- Absence seizures
- Myoclonic seizures
- Tonic seizures
- Clonic seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Atonic seizures
Tonic-Clonic Seizures
- Involves two phases:
- Tonic phase (muscle stiffness)
- Clonic phase (jerking movements)
Absence Seizures
- Characterized by brief, sudden lapses of awareness.
- During a seizure, the person may stare blankly, with eyes rolling upward.
- There's a lack of response to stimuli.
Partial Seizures (Detailed)
- Visual:
- Flashes of light or visual disturbances (flickering, blurring).
- Somatosensory:
- Tingling or unusual sensations (numbness, pins and needles) on one side of the body.
- Auditory:
- Ringing, hissing, or other noises.
- Focal Motor:
- Jerking or muscle contractions
- Contraversive:
- Head and eyes moving to the opposite side of the seizure focus.
- Autonomic:
- Sweating, flushing, or pallor.
Complex Partial Seizures
- Characteristic features include impaired consciousness.
- Vacant expressions, staring, and confusion.
- Other features such as olfactory or gustatory hallucinations.
General Principles of Drug Therapy
- Evaluate the type of epilepsy.
- Start with a single drug, adjusting the dose to plasma concentration if necessary.
- Add another drug if the initial drug is not effective.
- Gradually withdraw the drug after 2-3 years.
- Monitor the drug throughout treatment.
Choice of Drug Therapy (Table)
- A table showing different seizure types and their corresponding treatments.
Status Epilepticus
- Prolonged seizures lasting more than 20 minutes.
- Considered a life-threatening emergency.
- Diazepam is often the drug of choice.
Classification of Antiepileptic Drugs
- Drugs that block sodium channels
- Drugs that potentiate GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
- Drugs that block calcium channels
- Drugs that inhibit glutamate activity
Mechanisms of Action of Antiepileptic Drugs
- Detailed explanation of how various drugs work at a cellular level, affecting sodium channels, GABA, and glutamate.
Specific Drug Details: Phenytoin
- Antiepileptic actions: blocks sodium channels, effective for partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
- Not effective for absence seizures.
- Antidysrhythmic properties in relation to cardiac action potentials.
Uses of Antiepileptic Drugs
- Treatment of generalized and partial tonic-clonic seizures.
- Treatment of status epilepticus.
- Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
- Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.
Adverse Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs
- Confusion, nystagmus, ataxia, slurred speech.
- Gingival hyperplasia, facial coarsening.
- Hypotension, bradycardia.
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation, toxic hepatitis.
- Teratogenic effects (cleft palate).
- Osteomalacia and megaloblastic anemia.
- Hyperglycemia, agranulocytosis.
Contraindications for Antiepileptic Drugs
- Liver disease.
- Pregnancy.
- Hypersensitivity.
- Agranulocytosis.
Specific Drug Details (Carbamazepine, Valproate, Ethosuximide, etc.)
- Detailed information on mechanisms of action, uses, and adverse effects for various antiepileptic drugs, including Carbamazepine, Valproate, Ethosuximide, and others.
New Antiepileptic Drugs
- Descriptions of Lamotrigine, Topiramate, Felbamate, Vigabatrin, Gabapentin, and Tiagabine, and their specific mechanisms of action.
Uses of New Antiepileptic Drugs
- Information on use for different types of seizures.
Adverse Effects of New Drugs (Summary)
- Summarized information regarding adverse effects. (Detailed list from the slides)
Specific Detailed information on newer classes of antiepileptic drugs (e.g., specific uses for each drug in treatment of certain seizure types).
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This quiz covers the classification and characteristics of various types of seizures associated with epilepsy. Test your knowledge on partial and generalized seizures, including tonic-clonic and absence seizures. Understand their phases and symptoms better to enhance your learning about antiepileptic drugs.