Uses

Question 1

Uses of phenytoin

Answer 1

Tx.of
- GTCS
- Partial seizure
-Trigeminal and other neuralgia
- status epilepticus - i.v. in normal saline( fosphenytoin more prefered - less irritant effect on veins)

Question 2

Use of carbamazepine

Answer 2

DOC in GTCS
and partial( SPS ,CPS) seizure

DOC in trigeminal neuralgia

Tx acute mania and bipolar diaorder

Question 3

Uses of phenobarbitone

Answer 3

in GTCS
PS
P/O of febrile convulsions
If phenytoin and diazepam can’t control status epilepticus - i.v. phenobarbitone

Question 4

Uses of succinimide

Answer 4

In absence seizure

Question 5

Use of BZDs

Answer 5

Emergency tx of
status epilepticus
Tetanus
Eclamptic convulsion
Febrile convulsions
Drugs induced convulsion

Not use in epilepsy due to development of tolerance to anticonvulsion effect

Clonazepam use in absence and myoclonic seizure

Lorazepam over diazepam
Long duration
Less damaging on injected vein