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Antiseizure Agents Flashcards

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Succinimides

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Action: unknown

Uses: control, absence (petit mal) seizures

Ex:
ethosuximide (Zarontin)
methsuximide (Celontin)

Nursing responsibilities:
Assess
Monitor
Pt education
Document
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Other

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Action: varies

Uses: treating seizures and other conditions

Ex:
carbamazepine (Tegretol
gabapentin (Neurontin)
valproic acid (Depakene)

Nursing responsibilities:
Assess
Monitor
Pt teaching
Document
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For children

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  • close monitoring needed: may require frequent dosage changes
  • drugs can have an impact on learning & social development
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Older adults

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  • more susceptible to adverse effects

- reduced dosage may be required in renal & hepatic impairment

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Cultural considerations

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differences in metabolism of antiseizure agents between ethnic groups

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