Anticonvulsants

Question 1

Cerebryx

Answer 1

Generic Name: Fosphenytoin
Class: Hydantoins
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; Dosed in phenytoin equivalents (PEs); Interacts with antifungals (fluconazole, etc) and hormonal contraceptives; NIOSH med; NTI med
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 2

Dilantin

Answer 2

Generic Name: Phenytoin
Class: Hydantoins
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with antifungals (fluconazole, etc) and hormonal contraceptives; NIOSH med; NTI med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 3

Tegretol

Answer 3

Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with antifungals (fluconazole, etc) and hormonal contraceptives; NTI med
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 4

Depakene (valproic acid); Depakote (divalproex)

Answer 4

Generic Name: Divalproex (valproic acid)
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; High alert med; NTI med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 5

Vimpat

Answer 5

Generic Name: Lacosamide
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-V); Beers med; Interacts with antifungals (fluconazole, etc)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 6

Lamictal

Answer 6

Generic Name: Lamotrigine
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with hormonal contraceptives; May cause serious rashes (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 7

Keppra

Answer 7

Generic Name: Levetiracetam
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 8

Trileptal

Answer 8

Generic Name: Oxcarbazepine
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with hormonal contraceptives; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid; Oral solid

Question 9

Luminal

Answer 9

Generic Name: Phenobarbital
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with certain meds (BDZs, hormonal contraceptives, ketoconazole, opioids, etc); Oral solution contains alcohol
Dosage forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 10

Topamax

Answer 10

Generic Name: Topiramate
Class: Misc. Anticonvulsants
Indications: Seizures
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with hormonal contraceptives; May cause appetite suppression; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid