medication

Question 1

class of carbamazepine

Answer 1

TCA

Question 2

carbamezipine commonly used where

Answer 2

epilepsy - partial seizures
trigeminal neuralgia
bipolar disorder

Question 3

MOA of carbamazepine

Answer 3

binds to sodium channels increases their refractory period

Question 4

adverse effects of carbamazepine

Answer 4

P450 enzyme inducer
dizziness and ataxia
drowsiness
headache
visual disturbances (especially diplopia)
Steven-Johnson syndrome
leucopenia and agranulocytosis
hyponatraemia secondary to syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

Question 5

why do pts see a return of seizures after 3 - 4 weeks of treatment

Answer 5

exhibit autoinduction