CNRN Week 2 Medicines for Epilepsy Exam 29 Questions with Verified Answers
Ativan -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Lozarepam
Average adult daily
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SE: Drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, unsteadiness, behavior changes
Banzel -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Rufinamide
Average adult daily dose: 3200mg
SE: Drowsiness, vomiting, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, dizziness
Carbatrol -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended released carbamazepine
Average adult daily dose: 600mg-1200mg
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred or double vision, nausea, skin rashes, abdominal blood counts (rare)
Depakene -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Valproate
Average adult daily dose: 1750mg-3000mg
SE: Upset stomach, altered bleeding time, liver toxicity, hair loss, weight gain, tremor
Depakote -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Divalproex sodium
Average adult daily dose: 1750mg-3000mg
SE: Upset stomach, altered bleeding time, liver toxicity, hair loss, weight gain, tremor
Depakote ER -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended release divalproex sodium
Average adult daily dose: 2000mg-3500mg
SE: Upset stomach, altered bleeding time, liver toxicity, hair loss, weight gain, tremor
Diamox Sequels -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended release acetazolamide
Average adult daily dose: 250mg-1000mg
SE: Appetite loss, frequent urination, drowsiness, confusion, numbness of extremities, kidney stones
Dilantin -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Phenytoin
Average adult daily dose: 200mg-400mg
SE: Clumsiness, insomnia, motor twitching nausea, rash, gum overgrowth, hairiness, thickening of features
Felbatol -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Felbamate
Average adult daily dose: 1200mg-3600mg
SE: Anorexia, vomiting, insomnia, nausea, headache, liver and blood toxicity
Gabitril -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Tiagabine
Average adult daily dose: 36mg-56mg
SE: Tremor, dizziness, nervousness, difficulty concentrating, sleepiness, weakness
Keppra -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Levetiracetam
Average adult daily dose: 1000mg-3000mg
SE: Sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, loss of strength, dizziness
Keppra XR -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended release levetiracetam
Average adult daily dose: 1000mg-3000mg
SE: Sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, loss of strength, dizziness
Klonopin -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Clonazepam
Average adult daily dose: 1.5mg-20mg
SE: Drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, unsteadiness, behavior changes
Lamictal -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Lamotrigine
Average adult daily dose: 100mg-500mg
SE: Dizziness, headache, blurred vision, clumsiness, sleepiness, nausea, skin rash
Lyrica -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Pregabalin
Average adult daily dose: 150mg-600mg
SE: Dizziness, blurred vision, weight gain, sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, swelling of hands and feet, dry mouth
Mysoline -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Primidone
Average adult daily dose: 250mg-1000mg
SE: Clumsiness, dizziness, appetite loss, fatigue, drowsiness, hyper irritability, insomnia, depression, hyperactivity (children)
Neurotin -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Gabapentin
Average adult daily dose: 900mg-3600mg
SE: Sleepiness, dizziness, clumsiness, fatigue, twitching
Phenobarbital -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Phenobarbital
Average adult daily dose: 15mg-100mg
SE: Drowsiness, irritability, hyperactivity (children), behavioral problems, difficulty concentrating, depression
Phenytek -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended phenytoin sodium
Average adult daily dose: 200mg-400mg
SE: Clumsiness, insomnia, motor twitching, nausea, rash, gum overgrowth, hairiness, thickening of features
Sabril -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Vigabatrin
Average adult daily dose: 2000mg-4000mg (adults)
50-150mg/kg/day (children with infantile spasms)
SE: Permanent vision loss, abnormal MRIs, anemia, sleepiness, fatigue, numbness of extremities, weight gain, swelling, hyperactivity
Tegretol -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Average adult daily dose: 600mg-1200mg
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred or double vision, nausea, skin rashes, abnormal blood counts (rare)
Tegretol XR -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Extended released carbamazepine
Average adult daily dose: 600mg-1200mg
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred or double vision, nausea, skin rashes, abnormal blood counts (rare)
Topamax -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Topiramate
Average adult daily dose: 200mg-400mg
SE: Confusion, sleepiness, dizziness, clumsiness, difficulty thinking or talking, tingling sensation of the skin, nausea, decreased appetite
Tranxene -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Clorazepate
Average adult daily dose: 15mg-45mg
SE: Drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, unsteadiness, behavior changes
Trileptal -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Oxcarbazepine
Average adult daily dose: 600mg-2400mg
SE: Difficulty concentrating, sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness, double vision, nausea, unsteadiness, rash
Vimpat -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Locasamide
Average adult daily dose: 200mg-400mg
SE: Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, double vision, blurred vision, walking difficulty, drowsiness, diarrhea, falls, unintentional rapid eye movement, tremor
Zarontin -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Ethosuximide
Average adult daily dose: 500mg-1500mg
SE: Appetite loss, nausea, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, fatigue, rash, abnormal blood counts (rare)
Zonegran -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Zonisamide
Average adult daily dose: 100mg-600mg
SE: Sleepiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, irritability, difficulty concentrating, unsteadiness, fever, kidney stones, rash (should not be used in individuals allergic to sulfa drugs)
Diastat Acudial -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Diazepam rectal gel
Average adult daily dose: 0.2-0.5mg/kg a single dose
SE: Drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, poor coordination, unsteadiness, behavior changes [Show Less]