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CNS 4
| Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | EK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| carbamazepine (PO) | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | SE: dizziness, drowsiness, HA, ataxia, N/V, hyponatremia. BBW: serious derm rxns (SJS/TEN) esp w/ genetic risk; may cause aplastic anemia & agranulocytosis. |
| lamotrigine (PO) | Lamictal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder | Key Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, somnolence, skin rash, alopecia US Boxed Warnings: risk of serious dermatologic reactions, including SJS |
| divalproex (valproic acid derivative) (PO) | Depakote, Depakote ER | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis | SE: drowsiness, wt gain, tremor, alopecia, thrombocytopenia, hyperammonemia. BBW: fatal hepatic failure; life-threatening pancreatitis; fetal toxicity. |
| topiramate (PO) | Topamax | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, memory impairment, weight loss |
| levetiracetam (PO, IV) | Keppra | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, asthenia, psychotic symptoms, agitation |
| oxcarbazepine (PO) | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, hyponatremia |
| gabapentin (PO) | Neurontin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, diplopia, xerostomia, blurry vision, peripheral edema, weight gain |
| pregabalin (PO) | Lyrica | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain | Key Side Effects: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, diplopia, xerostomia, blurry vision, peripheral edema, weight gain |