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Chapter 27 Anti seizure meds

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A condition associated with seizue disordersepilepsy
What causes seizures?excess excitability of neurons
Uncontrolle delectrical activity between neron ans casue abnormal muscle ton eo movementsSeizures
What are rapi, involuntary muscle contractions called?Convulsions
What are two main types of seizures?focal onset and generalized onset
What is the most severe seizure?status eclipticus
How do antiseizure drugs work?suppress sodium
Name of first drug to suppress seizures without depressing CNS?Dilantin
what ia an adverse effect of Dilantin?Nystagmus, purple gove syndrome diplopia, cognitive imprairment, gingival hyperplasia, Steverns johnson syndrome
drug of choice for focal seizurestegretol



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