Anti-convulsants Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Name the main, common Anticonvulsant used in the VP
A
Gabapentin
2
Q
What type of pain Anticonvulsants, such as Gabapentin used to treat?
A
Neuropathic pain in Adult animals
3
Q
What is Neuropathic pain?
A
Pain caused by disease of the Sensory nerves
4
Q
Describe the pathway of how Gabapentin treats Neuropathic pain
A
The mechanism is unknown!
But thought to block stimulation of the nerve cells
5
Q
True or False.
Gabapentin is inexpensive for clients.
A
False.
It’s expensive!
