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CNS 4
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 4
| Pharmacologic Category | Generic | Brand | Classification | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | carbamazepine (PO) | Tegretol | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | Key Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, hyponatremia | |
| Anticonvulsant | lamotrigine (PO) | Lamictal | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | Key Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, somnolence, skin rash, alopecia | |
| Anticonvulsant | divalproex (valproic acid derivative) (PO) | Depakote, Depakote ER | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, weight gain, tremor, alopecia, thrombocytopenia, hyperammonemia | |
| Anticonvulsant | topiramate (PO) | Topamax | Seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, memory impairment, weight loss | |
| Anticonvulsant | levetiracetam (PO, IV) | Keppra | Seizure disorders | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, asthenia, psychotic symptoms, agitation | |
| Anticonvulsant | oxcarbazepine (PO) | Trileptal | Seizure disorders | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, hyponatremia | |
| Anticonvulsant | gabapentin (PO) | Neurontin | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, hyponatremia | |
| Anticonvulsant | pregabalin (PO) | Lyrica | CS-V | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, diplopia, xerostomia, blurry vision, peripheral edema, weight gain |