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Epilepsy Flashcards

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In general, how many seizures should a patient have before being started on anticonvulsant drugs?

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What are the first and second line treatments for generalised tonic-clonic seizures?

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1st line: sodium valproate

2nd line: lamotrigine, carbemazepine

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What treatments are used in absence seizures?

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Sodium valproate or ethosuximide

sodium valproate especially useful if there is co-existant tonic-clonic seizure activity

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What are the first and second line treatments for myoclonic seizures?

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1st line: sodium valproate

2nd line: clonazepam, lamotrigine

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What are the first and second line treatments for partial seizures?

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1st line: Carbemazepine

2nd line: Lamotrigine, sodium valproate

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Which anticonvulsants are safest to prescribe in pregnancy?

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Carbamazepine and lamotrigine

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