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Block Test 2: Session 9: Antiepileptics: Objective C

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what are 4 types of CNS effects that AEDs can produce, and which is the most common?

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what are 4 types of CNS effects that AEDs can produce, and which is the most common?

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sedative (most common), motor/sensory effects, cognitive effects, psychiatric effects

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name two AEDs which are rarely-used because of their irreversible side effects

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vigabatrin (permanent loss of vision) felbamate (lethal hepatic failure)

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side effects of phenytoin

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-hirsutism (growth of excess unwanted body hair) -coarsened facial features -gingival hyperplasia (gums grow over and cover up your teeth)

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AEDs can produce

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irreversible side effects

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side effects of valproate

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-weight gain -metabolic syndrome -hair loss -easy bruising

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CNS side effects usually are

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dose-related and reversible

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CNS side effects are

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very common with AEDs

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newer AEDs are more often

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enzyme-inhibitors

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4 reasons why DDIs with AEDs are especially problematic

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1. AEDs are used chronically 2. AEDs are often used with other types of drugs 3. AEDs are often used together 4. AEDs are increasingly used for other indications

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older AEDs are more often

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enzyme-inducers

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Are AEDs are prone to drug interactions?

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yes

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