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antiseizure drugs
Question | Answer |
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ethosuximide (Zarontin) is only effective against what type of seizure. | absence seizures |
what drug is used for seizures and dysrhythmias | phenytoin (Dilantin) |
What drug requires continous monitoring of respirations every 5-15minutes. | diazepam (Valium) |
Name the types of drugs that are GABA agonists | Barbiturates and benzodiazepines, such as phenobarbital (Luminal),diazepam (Valium),lorazepam (Ativan) |
What are the common side effects for phenobarbital (Luminal) | Drowsiness, vitamin deficiencies, laryngospasms-severe respiratory depression, CNS depression, coma , and death |