Seizure Types and Treatment
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What is the indication for Pregabalin in 2005?

  • Treatment of absence seizures
  • Management of myoclonic seizures
  • Adjunct therapy for partial and secondarily generalized seizures (correct)
  • Monotherapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
  • What is the mechanism of action of Levetiracetam?

  • Modulates GABA channel currents and increases synaptic vesicle release
  • Activates the glutamate receptors and increases neuronal excitability
  • Blocks calcium channel N-currents and increases intracellular Ca2+ levels (correct)
  • Inhibits the activity of synaptic vesicle protein 2A
  • What is the contraindication for Pregabalin?

  • No known contraindications
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Absence seizures (correct)
  • What is the indication for Levetiracetam in 1999?

    <p>Adjunct therapy for adults with partial seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main adverse effect of Levetiracetam?

    <p>Asthenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of Magnesium chloride?

    <p>Used for magnesium deficiency seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Pregabalin?

    <p>Same as gabapentin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other use of Pregabalin?

    <p>Prescribed for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contraindication for Levetiracetam?

    <p>Renal dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of Paraldehyde?

    <p>Used for alcohol withdrawal seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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