is 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.

carbamazepine (Tegretol) –

First drug of choice for Partial Seizures carbamazepine (Tegretol) – First drug of choice for Partial Seizures

lamotrigine (Lamictal) –

First drug of choice for Tonic-Clonic Seizures lamotrigine (Lamictal) – First drug of choice for Tonic-Clonic Seizures

ethosuximide (Zarontin) –

First drug of choice for Absence Seizures ethosuximide (Zarontin) – First drug of choice for Absence Seizures

diazepam (Valium) –

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.

Neurontin Antiseizure agent Seizures

phenobarbital Sezaby, Luminal

Barbiturate / Antiseizure agent Seizures

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CH 14

Term	Definition
Epilepsy	is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Absence Seizures	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 (Tegretol) –	First drug of choice for Partial Seizures carbamazepine (Tegretol) – First drug of choice for Partial Seizures
lamotrigine (Lamictal) –	First drug of choice for Tonic-Clonic Seizures lamotrigine (Lamictal) – First drug of choice for Tonic-Clonic Seizures
ethosuximide (Zarontin) –	First drug of choice for Absence Seizures ethosuximide (Zarontin) – First drug of choice for Absence Seizures
diazepam (Valium) –	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	Neurontin Antiseizure agent Seizures
lamotrigine Lamictal	Antiseizure agent Seizures
levetiracetam , Keppra XR	Antiseizure agent Seizures
phenytoin Dilantin	Antiseizure agent Seizures
pregabalin Lyrica	Antiseizure agent Seizures
valproate sodium Depacon, Depakote	Antiseizure agent Seizures
phenobarbital Sezaby, Luminal	Barbiturate / Antiseizure agent Seizures
carbamazepine Tegretol	Antiseizure agent Seizures

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