a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain

are a type of generalized seizure characterized by brief episodes of staring or loss of awareness, typically lasting only a few seconds

Tonic-clonic seizures

Also known as grand mal seizures, are a type of generalized seizure that involves two phases: the tonic phase, where the body stiffens and muscles contract, and the clonic phase, characterized by rhythmic shaking or jerking movements

Status epilepticus seizures

are continuous tonic-clonic seizures that last longer than five minutes or recur before the end of the postictal period of the previous seizure

also known as focal seizures, originate in a specific area of the brain and can be classified into two types: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures

First drug for partial seizures

First drug of choice for tonic-clonic seizures

First drug of choice for absence seizures

First drug of choice for Status epilepticus

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

is a severe, potentially life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread skin rash, blistering, and mucous membrane involvement

inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, which can cause symptoms like soreness, swelling, and ulcers

a skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance or red, target-like lesions of spots on the skin, often triggered by infections, medications, or other factors

a chronic pain condition characterized by sudden, severe facial pain along the distribution of the trigeminal nerve

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Pharmacology II

Module 10, Definitions/Drugs

Question	Answer
Epilepsy	a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain
Absence	are a type of generalized seizure characterized by brief episodes of staring or loss of awareness, typically lasting only a few seconds
Tonic-clonic seizures	Also known as grand mal seizures, are a type of generalized seizure that involves two phases: the tonic phase, where the body stiffens and muscles contract, and the clonic phase, characterized by rhythmic shaking or jerking movements
Tonic	Stiffening of limbs
Clonic	Limbs and face begin to jerk
Status epilepticus seizures	are continuous tonic-clonic seizures that last longer than five minutes or recur before the end of the postictal period of the previous seizure
Partial seizures	also known as focal seizures, originate in a specific area of the brain and can be classified into two types: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures
carbamazepine	First drug for partial seizures
lamotrigine	First drug of choice for tonic-clonic seizures
ethosuximide	First drug of choice for absence seizures
diazepam	First drug of choice for Status epilepticus
Stevens-Johnson syndrome	is a severe, potentially life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread skin rash, blistering, and mucous membrane involvement
Stomatitis	inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, which can cause symptoms like soreness, swelling, and ulcers
Erythema multiforme	a skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance or red, target-like lesions of spots on the skin, often triggered by infections, medications, or other factors
Trigeminal neuralgia	a chronic pain condition characterized by sudden, severe facial pain along the distribution of the trigeminal nerve
gabapentin	Antiseizure Agents
lamotrigine	Antiseizure Agents
levetiracetam	Antiseizure Agents
phenytoin	Antiseizure Agents
pregabalin	Antiseizure Agents
valproate	Antiseizure Agents
carbamazepine	Antiseizure Agents
phenobarbital	Barbiturate/Antiseizure Agents

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