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Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
abnormalities on EEG #Antiepileptics
Antiseizure Drugs 
Sodium Channel Blockers: Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide, Phenytoin, fosphenytoin
Broad Spectrum: Valproate, Levetiracetam, Brivaracetam,
Antiseizure #Drugs #antiepileptic
Time to effect and duration of action of IV benzodiazepines for anticonvulsant properties: Midazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam
Anticonvulsant #Antiepileptic
Celecoxib. COX-2-specific NSAID, lower thrombembolic risk than rofecoxib and valdecoxib.

Gabapentin - antiepileptic drug also used for
Gabapentin - antiepileptic
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Antihypertensives • Antiepileptics
Carbamazepine Toxicity

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain,
Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic
Gabapentin - antiepileptic drug also used for treating neuropathic pain. 7th most prescribed drug in the
Gabapentin - antiepileptic
Drugs associated with hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia
- Shift from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid compartment
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Fludrocortisone - Antiepileptic
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
SYNDROMES Alcohol Antiepileptic
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Consider Antiepileptic