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What is the dosing schedule for Lamotrigine?

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No Concomitant therapy:
25mg QD for 14 days
50mg QD for 14 days
100mg QD for 7 days then 200mg QD
Concomitant Inducer(carbamazepine, phenytoin):
50mg daily for 14 days
100mg daily for 14 days
200mg daily for 7 days
400mg daily
With UGT inhibiter (Valproate)
25mg every other day for 14 days
25mg daily for 14 days
50mg daily for 7 days
100mg once daily
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What are the adverse effects of Lamotragine?

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Serious rash (Steven Johnsons syndrome BLACK BOX, toxic epidermal necrolysis), blurred double vision,

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What is the pregnancy category for Lamotragine and how does it impact oral contraception?

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Category C, OC’s may decrease serum concentrations of OC’s and vise versa

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What is the initial dosing for Levetiracetam (Keppra) for non SE patients

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IR or/IV: 500mg BID x 14 days, increase by 1000 mg every 14 days. MAX: 3000mg/day
XR: 1000 mg daily, increase by 1000mg every 14 days

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How is Keppra dosed for decreased renal function?

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CrCl 30-50mL/min: 250-750 mg PO BID

CrCl

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How is Keppra dosed for SE?

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1000 - 3000mg IV or 2-5mg/kg/min IV

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What are the adverse effects of Keppra?

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Behavioral abnormalities: psychosis, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, unusual mood changes or worsening depression, somnolence, asthenia, dizziness, fatigue, aggression, irritability, decreased appetite, SJS/TEN, leukopenia
PREG CATEGORY C

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What is the initial dosing for Valproate (Depakote, depakene, Depacon)?

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IV and all dosage forms except ER: 10-15mg/kg/day in divided doses, increase weekly by 5-10mg/kg/day
Usual initial dose: 250mg BID or 500mg QD

ER: 10-15 mg/kg/day (once a day dosing) increasing weekly by 5-10mg/kg/day. Usual initial dose: 500mg daily.

MAX: 60mg/kg/day

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What is the target serum concentration for Valproate?

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50-125 mcg/ml

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What is the dose for Valproate for SE?

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Initial: 20-40mg/kg IV, may give additional 20mg/kg; may use alternative dosing of 3-6mg/kg/min, may give additional dose 10 minutes after loading dose. IV is dosed Q 6 hours after load; IV to PO conversion is 1:1.

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What are the warnings associated with Valproate?

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Contraindicated in severe hepatic dysfunction
BOX WARNING: hepatic failure/pancreatitis
Warnings: CNS depression, HYPERAMMONEMIA, thrombocytopenia, increased risk of suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Adverse Effects: tremor, somnolence, nausea/vomiting, weight gain, alopecia, PCOS
Preg Category D (X for migraines)
Use with caution in traumatic head injury; preferred for glioblastoma multiforme,: CBC with platelets, LFTs, serum concentration

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What is the dosing for Zonisamide (Zonegran)**

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100mg once daily, increase by 100mg/day every 14 days.

Max: 3000mg/day

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Zonisamide is contraindicated in what conditions?

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Sulfa hypersensitivity; caution in hepatic disease

Warnings: Metabolic acidosis, renal caliculi, sulfonamide reactions

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What are the adverse effects of Zonisamide (Zonegran)? **

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Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tremor, nausea/vomiting, weight loss, paresthesias

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How is Zonisamide metabolized and what percent is renally cleared?

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Metablolized via glucuronidation (UDP-GT)

35% renally cleared

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What are the monitoring paramaters for Zonisamide?

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CBC, LFT’s, SCr, FDA evaluating risk of DRESS syndrome for possible inclusion in prescribing information

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What is the dose for Clobazam (Onfi)C-IV? **

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5mg BID daily, increase to 10mg BID daily at wk 1, increase to 20mg once daily at week 2.
Max: 40mg/day

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What warnings and Adverse Effects are associated with Clobazam (Onfi)?

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Somnolence/sedation, withdrawal symptoms, SJS, TEN, drug dependence, suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Adverse Effects: constipation, somnolence, sedation, increased body temperature, lethargy, drooling

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True or False: Clobazam may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

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True

Pregnancy Category C

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What is the dose for Clonazepam (Klonopin)?**

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1.5mg/day in 3 divided doses, increase by 0.5-1mg every 3 days. Max of 20mg/day

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What conditions are contraindicated for the use of Clonazepam? What warnings are associated with this med?

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Severe hepatic Disease

CNS depression, respiratory depression, anterograde amnesia, paradoxical reactions, withdrawal symptoms

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What Adverse Effects are associated with Clonazepam?

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Ataxia, confusion, drowsiness, slurred speech

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What are P450 interactions of Clonazepam, Preg category and monitoring parameters?

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P4503A4 substrate Major
Preg Category D
Monitoring Parameters: CBC and LFTs

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What is the dosing for Carbamazepine ***(Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Epitol)

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IR or ER
200mg BID, increase by 200mg/day once weekly
Suspension: 100mg (5mL) four times daily, increase by 200mg/day once weekly
Max: 1600mg/day
Monitor serum concentrations: 4-12mcg/ml (>12 = toxicity)
Usually just for kids, a lot of dosing challenges with this.

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What are the contraindications of Carbamazepine?
Concurrent use with TCA, carbamazepine sensitivity
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What are the boxed warnings of Carbamazepine?
SJS/TEN (most likely in patients of Asian descent who are + for HLA-B*1502; Drug reactionwith Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) hypersensitivity reaction if positive for HLA-A*3101 (Northern European descent); aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis
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What are the Adverse effects of Carbamazepine?
drowsiness, dizziness, HA, fatigue, nausea/vomiting Vitamin D/ Calcium deficiency, double vision, sedation, leukopenia, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), hyponatremia
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What is the P450 influence and Pregnancy category for Carbamazepine?
P450 3A4 Substrate major, P450 2C8 minor | Preg Category D
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What is the UGT substrate influence of Carbamazepine?
UGT strong inducer: 1A3, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 3A4
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What are the monitoring parameters for Carbamazepine?
LFTs, CBC with platelets, electrolytes, BUN/SCr | May autoinduce own metabolism for several weeks after initiation and dose increase.
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Eslicarbazepine Acetate (Aptiom) dosing?**
400mg once daily for 1 week, increase to 800 mg once daily. MAX: 1200mg once daily (after a min of 800mg once daily) Moderate to severe renal impairment: 600mg once daily
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What warning is associated with Eslicarbazepine Acetate>
``` Dermatologic reaction (SJS/TEN), hyponatremia, Same Box warning as Carbamazepine ```
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What active metabolite comes from Eslicarbazepine and what is it's impact on P450?
Eslicarbazepine, active metabolite of oxcarbzepine P450 2C19 inhibitor Moderate Same HLA effects as Carbamazepine MONITOR electrolytes!!
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What is the dose of Exobagine (Potiga) C-V? | Include renal dosing and max dosing.
100mg three imes daily, increase by up to 50mg TID once a wk. Max: 1200mg Renal Dosing: CrCl
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What is the Box warning and other warnings for Exobagine?
Boxed: Retinal abnormalities - may progress to vision loss Warnings: urinary retention, grey-blue/brown skin discoloration (sign of toxicity) QTc prolongation, memory impairment, hallucinations, double vision
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What are the important monitoring parameters for Ezobagine (Potiga)?
Baseline ophthalmic exam, repeat every 6 months | Extensive metabolism via UGT
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Felmbamate (Felbatol) dosing?
1200mg/day in 3 to 4 didvided doses, increase every 2 wks by 600mg/day. Max: 3600mg/day RENAL: CrCl
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What is the Box warning for Felbamate?
Aplastic Anemia, hepatic failure
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What are Important monitoring parameters for Felbamate?
LFTs at baselihne and frequently thereafter; discontinue if evidence of bone marrow suppression. Monitor CBC with differential/platelets, LFTs at least every 3 months
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Gabapentin Dosing? Renal adjustment?
300mg TID, increase every 1-3 days by 300-800mg/day Max: 3600mg/day Renal: CrCl 30-60ml/min: 600 - 1800mg/day Not rec for CrCl
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Gabapentin adverse effects?
Somnolence, Peripheral edema, | 100% renal clearance, monitor baseline then routinely!
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What unique dosage form does Gabapentin come in?
Compounding powder for oral suspension: 2500mg/420ml
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What is Lacosamide (Vimpar) dosing?
Comes in IR and Oral solt. 50mg BID daily, increase by 100mg/day each week. Max: 400mg/day
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What is Lacosamide dosing for SE?
200-400mg IV, infuse 200mg IV over 5 minutes
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What warnings are associated with Lacosamide?
Caution in patients with cardiac conduction abnormalities, prolongs PR interval, Dermatological reactions, visual disturbances
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What major adverse effects are associated with Lacosamide?
Idiosyncratic reactions: hepatic impairment, 1st degree AV block
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What is the P450 reaction of Lacosamide?
p450 2C19 substrate and inhibitor: MAJOR
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What is the dose conversion of Oxcarbazepine when switching from Carbamazepine?
Oxcarbazepine is 1.5X the dose of carbamazepine
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What are the major Warnings associated with Oxcarbazepine?
Derm reactions (HLA-B*1502 and HLA - A*3101 - SJS/TEN/DRESS), hyponatremia (
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What P450 interaction does Oxcarbazepine have?
Major/Strong P450 3A4/5 substrate/inducer P450 2C19 inhibitor: Moderate MONITOR ELECTROLYTES
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What is the major boxed warning for Perampanel (Fycompa) C-III
Dose related serious and /or life threatening neuropsychiatric events!! NOT for psych patients!!
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What are adverse affects of Perampanel?
gait disturbances and somnolence
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What is the SE dose for Phenobarbital?
Loading dose: 15-18 mg/kg IV (ventilated) | 10mg/kg IV (non-ventilated) Increased by 5mg/kg IV infused over 30-60minutes
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What is the SE max dose and goal serum concentration for phenobarbital?
25-30mg/kg IV (SE), 50-100mg/min IV | Serum concentration: 15-40mcg/ml
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What are the adverse effects of Phenobarbital?
Somnolence, confusion, cognitive impairment, impaired calcium metabolism
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What is the pregnancy category and P450 metabolism of phenobarb?
Category D P450 2C9 substrate major P450 1A2,2C,3A and UGT inducer: strong
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What is phenytoin dose for SE?
15-20mg/kg IV, may give additional 5-10mg/kg Max 50mg/minute loading dose May give additional dose 10mins after load.
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What is loading dose of Fosphenytoin for SE?
20mg phenytoin equivalent/kg IV or IM May give an additional 5mg/kg; may give an additional dose 10mins after load. Max: 150mg PE/minute loading dose
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What is the goal for serum concentrations of phenytoin?
10-20 mcg/ml | Fosphenytoin to phenytoin conversion occurs in 0.5-1 hour post dose.
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What are the adverse effects of fosphenytoin (IV)?
hypotension, arrhythmias
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What are the adverse effects of phenytoin (IV)?
Arrythmias, hypotension, purple glove syndrome (local reaction)
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What are the contraindications of phenytoin?
sinus bradycardia or 2cnd/3rd degree heart block
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What is the pregnancy category and P450 metabolizer?
Preg category D, P450 2C9/2C19 substrate: major | P450 1A2, 2C19, 3A4 and UGT inducer strong
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What are the monitoring parameters for Phenytoin?
Serum concentration and serum albumin
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What are the phenytoin warnings?
Decreased bone mineral density, dermatological reactions, blood dyscarias
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What are the Adverse effects of Phenytoin?
Nystagmus, ataxia, double vision, hepatotoxicity, hisuitism, gingival hyperplasia, cardiac arrhythmias, SJS, alteration of vitamin D metabolism, osteoporosis
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What is the renal dosing for Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Renal Dosing: CrCl 30-60mL/min: 300mg CrCl 15-30 mL/min: 150mg CrCl
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What are the warnings with Pregabalin?
Angioedema and Peripheral edema
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Primidone (mysoline) is metabolized to what drug?
Phenobarbital
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What pregnancy category is Primidone?
D
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What unique seizure disorder is Rufinamide (Banzel) indicated for?
Lennox-Gastaut/ Refactory seizures
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What are the contraindications and warnings of Rufinamide?
Familial short QT syndrome | Warning: Multiorgan sensitivity reactions (DRESS), SJS, TEN
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Tiagabine (Gabitril) dosing needs to be adjusted when taken with certain drugs. How is it dosed for enzyme inducing drugs? Valproate therapy?
Concomitant enzyme inducing drugs: 4mg once daily, increase by 4-8mg/day once weekly Concomitant valproate therapy: 4mg every other day increase by 4-8mg / day every 2 wks.
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What are the goal serum concentrations for Tiagabine?
0.02 -0.2mcg/mL
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What patients should Tiagabine be used in caution with?
For patients without seizure disorder and with hepatic disease, may trigger seizures.
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What is a major Adverse effect of Tiagabine?
Cognitive impairement
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What is the P450 impact of Tiagabine?
P450 3A4 substrate: major
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What is the dose for Topiramate (Topamax)?
25-50mg/day, increase by 25-50mg/day once weekly
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What is the renal dosing for Topiramate?
CrCl
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What is the dosing for SE for Topiramate?
200-400mg per nasogastric tube or PO: 300 - 1600mg/day orally in 2-4 divided doses
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What patients do you use Topiramate with caution in?
nephrolithiasis, renal impairment, hepatic disease
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What are the warnings for Topiramate?
CNS depression, metabolic acidosis, oligohydrosis/hyperthermia, acute mhopia, secondary angle-closure glaucoma, nephrolithiasis, visual field defects, cognitive impairment, hyperchloremic non anion,gap metabolic acidosis
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What is the preg category and metabolism of P450 enzymes?
Category D P450 2C19 inhibitor moderate P450 3A4 substrate/inducer; moderate-strong (dose dependant)
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What are monitoring parameters for Topiramate?
Basic metabolic profile, urinalysis every 3-6 months
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What type of seizures is Vigabatrin (Sabril) used for and what is the dose?
Refactory seizures: | 500mg BID, increase by 500mg daily
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What is the renal dosing for Vigabatrin?
CrCl 50 - 80ml/min: reduce dose by 25% CrCl 30 -50: reduce by 50% CrCl 10 - 30: reduce dose by 75%
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Vigabatrin is contraindicated in which patients?
BLACK BOX for VISION LOSS. So don't use if patient has other risk factors for irreversible vision loss
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What are the adverse effects of Vigabatrin?
Depression, weight gain, insomnia, permanent loss of peripheral vision
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What are the monitoring parameters for Vigabatrin?
SCr, vision assessment at baseline and every 3-6 months
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What type of seizures is Ethosuximide (Zarontin) used to treat?
Absence
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What are the contraindications and warnings with Ethosuximide?
Avoid in renal/hepatic dysfunction | Warnings: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SJS/TEN
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What are the adverse effects associated with Ethosuximide?
Leukopenia, eosinophilia, psychiatric and sleep disturbances, aggression, hiccups
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What are the monitoring parameters and P450 metabolism?
P450 3A4 Substrate: major | CBC with differential and platelets, basic metabolic profile baseline and every 3 months

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