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Neuro & Psych 4
Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | Side effects |
---|---|---|---|---|
Carbamazepine (PO) | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | dizziness, drowsiness, HA, ataxia, n/v, hyponatremia Warnings: risk of serious dermatologic rxs (SJS & TEN) in pts w/ certain genetic predisposition; may cause aplastic anemia & agranulocytosis |
Lamotrigine (PO) | Lamictal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | n/v, somnolence, skin rash Warnings: risk of serious dermatologic rxns (SJS) |
Divalproex (valproic acid derivative) (PO) | Depakote,nDepakote ER, Depakene | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis | drowsiness, weight gain, tremor, hair loss, thrombocytopenia Warnings: may cause fatal hepatic failure, life-threatening pancreatitis; fetal toxicity |
Topiramate (PO) | Topamax | Anticonvulsant | migraine prophylaxis, Seizure disorders, | somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, ataxia, memory impairment, weight loss |
Levetiracetam (PO, IV) | Keppra | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, | somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, n/v, ataxia, weakness |
Oxcarbazepine (PO) | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, | somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, n/v, ataxia, weakness, hyponatremia |
Phenobarbital (PO, IM, IV) | N/A | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, | somnolence, dizziness, risk of SJS |
Phenytoin (PO, IV) | Dilantin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, | somnolence, dizziness, gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, risk SJS Warning: CV risk w/ rapid infusion, narrow therapeutic index (toxicity may occur at concentrations close to therapeutic range; monitoring recommended) |
Gabapentin (PO) | Neurontin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, diplopia, xerostomia, blurry vision |
Pregabalin (PO) | Lyrica | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, diplopia, xerostomia, blurry vision |