Neuromuscular: Pharm Flashcards by Craig Satterley

Antiepileptic Agents: Side Effects

Ataxia
Skin issues
Behavior
GI
HA
Blurred vision
Weight gain
Light/noise sensitivity

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Antiepileptic Agents

Inhibit firing of certain neurons through CNS effects
Barbituates, Benzodiazepines, Carboxylic acids, Hydantoins, Iminostilbenes, Succinimides, second generation drugs
Dilantin, Gabapentin

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Antispasticity Agents

Promote relaxation
Binds to CNS or in skeletal muscle
Baclofen, Valium/Diazepam, Dantrium/Dantrolene, Tizanidine

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Antispasticity Agents: Side Effects

Drowsy
Confusion
HA
Dizziness
Weakness
Hepatotoxicity
Tolerance
Dependence

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Cholinergic Agents

Direct: Mimic Ach, bind to receptors
Indirect: Increase Ach synapse activity by (-) acetylcholinesterase

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Cholinergic Agents: Side Effects

GI
Visual accommodation
Bronchoconstriction
Bradycardia
Flushing
PNS effects

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Dopamine Replacement Agents

Crosses blood-brain barrier, transforms into dopamine in the brain
Levadopa/Sinemet or Madopar

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Dopamine Replacing Agents: Side Effects

Arrhythmias
GI
Orthostatic hypotension
Dyskinesias
Mood/behavior
Tolerance

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Muscle Relaxant Agents

For continuous, tonic contraction spasm from musculoskeletal or peripheral nerve injury
Valium/Diazepam, Flexeril

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Muscle Relaxant Agents: Side Effects

Sedation
Drowsy
Dizziness
N/V
HA
Tolerance
Dependence

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Neuromuscular: Pharm Flashcards

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