Depressants and Anti-Seizure Medications Review

A series of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to depressants and anti-seizure medications.

Valproic Acid

An anti-seizure medication used for prophylaxis against seizures, with potential hepatotoxic effects.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that can cause significant CNS depression and should not be stopped abruptly.

Phenobarbital

A barbiturate that can lead to respiratory depression and hypotension.

Phenytoin

An anti-seizure medication that requires monitoring of blood levels due to risks of sedation and blood dyscrasias.

Blood Dyscrasias

Adverse blood conditions including gingival hyperplasia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis associated with phenytoin.

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

An anti-seizure medication considered safe during pregnancy, with a need to monitor renal function.

Gabapentin

Used for seizures and neuropathic pain, can cause weight gain and depression as side effects.

Rhabdomyolysis

A serious condition characterized by muscle pain and tissue breakdown, a potential side effect of certain medications.

Dependency

A condition that can develop with prolonged use of anti-seizure medications such as gabapentin.

Skin Changes

Potential adverse effects including rash and systemic symptoms from some anti-seizure medications.