Pharm 895 Anticonvulsants Study Guide with Questions Solved 100% Correct
Mysoline (primidone) - Answer Indicated for partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures Metabolized to active phenobarbital and phenylethylmalonamide may worsen absence seizures adverse effects: sedation, cognitive problems, ataxia, hyperactivity, stupor and coma Avoid if abuse potential or if drowsiness will be highly problematic Neurontin (gabapentin) - Answer Indicated for partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures MOA: modifies release of GABA, reduces glutamate release dose adjust in renal failure may induce myoclonic seizures dose dependent absorption (larger dose = lower percentage of it absorbed, so divide it into smaller doses)
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