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Types of Partial Seizures

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simple partial and complex partial

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simple partial seizures

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motor symptoms: jerking, lip smacking, chewing motions.

autonomic sx: sweating, pupil dilation, consciousness is not impaired

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complex partial seizures

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consciousness impaired
-seizure begins locally, simple. with or without automatism.

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1st line treatment for simple partial seizures

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  1. lamotrigine
  2. carbamazepine
  3. levetiracetam
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first line drugs for complex partial seizures

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  1. CBMZ
  2. phenytoin
  3. lamotrigine
  4. levetiracetam
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automatism

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involuntary, repetitive movements/behaviors (lip-smacking, pouting, picking at clothes/objects, fidgeting, rubbing hands), typically in focal seizures, pt has no memory of them after
-duration: seconds to minutes

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absence seizures (petit mal)

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non-motor symptoms
10-30 seconds alteration of consciousness.
occasional blinking

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1st line treatment for absence seizures

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ethosuximide

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myoclonic seizures

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involuntary jerking of facial, limb, trunkl MUSCLES/all of the body (MYO = MUSCLE)

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tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)

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common in children
MUSCLE STIFFENING
clonic = muscle contraction -> relaxation
-sudden loss of consciousness, rigid, falls to ground, lasts ~ 1 min

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first line treatment for myoclonic seizures

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  1. valproic acid
  2. divalproex sodium
  3. levetiracetam
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first line treatment for grand mal seizure

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  1. LMTG
  2. VPA/Divalproex
  3. levetiracetam
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What are generalized seizures?

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involve both hemispheres of the brain, leads to loss of consciousness
-absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic

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what drugs to avoid in generalized seizures?

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absence- phenytoin, cbmz, gabapentin, vigabatrin

myoclonic- cbmz, phenytoin, gabapentin, vigabatrin

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status epilepticus

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single PROLONGED seizure, lasts > 5 minutes. sometimes no regain of consciousness between attacks

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1st line tx for status epilepticus

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IV diazepam

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2nd line tx for status epilepticus

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Propofol 1-2 mg/kg

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when is combination tx used in epilepsy?

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after monotherapy with 2-3 different drugs has failed

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what kind of diet can be used in patients with refractory seizures?

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ketogenic diet- low carbs, normal proteins, high fat

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Avoid ____ in women of child-bearing age not using contraception

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valproic acid

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which drug can increase the risk of congenital malformation?

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topiramate

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which anti-seizure drugs are safe in pregnancy with a low rate of teratogenicity?

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lamotrigine
levetiracetam
oxcarbazepine

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Patient Y was taking leviteracetam at a maintenance dose for epilepsy. She recently became pregnant. What should be done with levi?

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monitor the dose as it may decrease in pregnancy, needs monitoring

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why is lamotrigine preferred in pregnancy?

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lower risk of congenital malformations (cleft palate)

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why might you need to increase the dose of lamotrigine in pregnancy?
lamotrigine metabolism is increased in 2nd and 3rd trimester (due to increased hepatic glucuronidation and renal clearance) = lower serum levels = may need to increase by 100% or more to maintain therapeutic levels, then reduce dose after delivery to prevent toxicity
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if patient is on anti-seizure drug while pregnant, what supplement should be taken?
folic acid 5 mg/day to reduce risk of neural tube defects vitamin K in the last 4 weeks (10 mg/day) to prevent hemorrhagic disease in newborn
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A patient taking antiepileptic drugs phenytoin, CBZ, and lamotrigine should take what supplement?
folic acid 1 to 5 mg / day
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what vitamin is given to all new-born babies at delivery to prevent hemorrhagic disease?
vitamin K
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what is the treatment for juvenile epilepsy?
valproic acid (lifelong)
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Which anti-seizure med can impair cognition?
topiramate
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which anti-seizure drug can cause dose-dependent skin rash?
lamotrigine (if titrating up too fast)
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which anti-seizure drug has the highest risk of hepatotoxicity?
valproic acid
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General side effects of anti-seizure drugs
CNS effects (drowsy/dizzy), hepatotoxicity, skin rash leading to SJS
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Symptoms of steven johnson syndrome
starts with fever and flu-like symptoms, leading to painful/purple-red rash, blisters spreading on mucous membranes
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which drugs require renal dose adjustment?
topiramate oxcarbazepine levetiracetam pregabalin
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What is a chronic long-term side effect associated with PHENYTOIN?
gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue = dental issues)
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other chronic AEs of phenytoin
hirsutism (excess hair growth/coarse facial hair), osteopenia/osteoporosis, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, skin/tissue changes, folate and vit K deficiency, vision loss
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what kind of anemia is caused by folic acid deficiency?
megaloblastic anemia
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which anti-seizure drugs have no liver enzyme activity?
gabapentin levetiracetam brevetiracetam lamotrigine valproic acid
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patient X is taking phenytoin and wants to start contraceptives. Which forms of contraceptives are appropriate and wont be affected by anti-seizure meds?
Barrier methods (condom) Depo-Provera injection IUDs
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Which anti-seizure medications interact with oral contraceptives?
carbamazepine oxcarbazpine phenytoin (increased risk of contraceptive failure in women taking enzyme-inducing AEDs)
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Drug interaction between lamotrigine and oral contraceptive pills?
lamotrigine effectiveness is decreased by 50% by OCP. therefore, need to increase lamotrigine dose by 50%.
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Which AEDs are cyp2c9 and 3a4 inducers?
phenytoin carbamazepine oxcarbazepine (3a4 and 5)
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which AEDs are cyp2c9 inhibitors?
VOT Valproic acid Oxcarbazepine Topiramate
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which AEDs have no involvement with liver enzymes?
lamotrigine gabapentin ethosuccimide levetiracetam
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Which AED requires a thyroid test?
valproic acid
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which AED has a warning for suicidal ideation?
valproic acid
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What are the early onset of AEs of AEDs?
-somnolence (oxcarbazepine) -dizziness (oxc, phenytoin, topiramate) -GI toxicity (oxc, phenytoin) -SJS/TEN -Rash (cbz, LMTG) -seizure aggravation (VGB)
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which AED has the highest risk of LEUKOPENIA (late onset)?
carbamazepine
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which AED has the highest risk of THROMBOCYTOPENIA (late onset)?
valproic acid
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which AED has the highest risk of ENCEPHALOPATHY (late onset)?
vigabatrin
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which AED has the highest risk of behavioral problems (late onset)?
vigabatrin, topiramate
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which AED has the highest risk of PSYCHOTIC EPISODES (late onset)?
vigabatrin
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which AED has the highest risk of LIVER FAILURE (late onset)?
valproic acid
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which AED has the highest risk of renal failure (late onset)?
valproic acid
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which AED has the highest risk of teratogenicity?
valproic acid
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what are the idiosyncratic drug reactions of valproic acid and divalproex?
thrombocytopenia acute hepatic failure acute pancreatitis alopecia low incidence of rash/SJS
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what should be monitored for patients on valproic acid or divalproex na?
LFT and CBC If liver failure, stop drug.
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which drug can cause coarse facial features with long-term use?
phenytoin
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treatment for gingival hyperplasia
0,15% chlorhexidine mouth rinse
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Carbamazepine dosing
100 mg BID, increase by 200 mg/day Q3-4 days. Maintenance dose: 400-1200 mg/day in 2-4 divided doses with meals when possible.
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what happens when lamotrigine is combined with valproic acid
lamotrigine levels increased by 200%, increases the risk of rash. need to lower dose of LMTG by 50%
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maintenance dose of lamotrigine
200-400 mg/day in 2 divided doses
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how should LMTG be titrated up?
within 8 weeks to avoid dose-related rash. start at 25 mg q 2 days to 50 mg/day. in 2 weeks, increase to 50 mg BID, then increase by 100 mg/day at 1-2 weeks
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true or false - topiramate is 1st line therapy
false. it is 2nd line.
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maintenance dose of topiramate
200-400 mg BID
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Drug/Food interactions with GABA Derivatives i.e., gabapentin, pregabalin or vigabatrin?
Administration with Al/Mg/Ca containing antacids can reduce bioavailability of drug, no COC interactions
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Which drugs do not interact with COCs?
gabapentin valproic acid ethosuximide
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What side effects of carbamazepine are dose dependent, except rash 5-10% ?
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, lethargy, diplopia (double vision)
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what side effects require immediate discontinuation of a drug?
rash with fever

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