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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... other sedative drugs ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
While certain drugs are used to control seizures, others can induce seizures in patients without a
used to control seizures ... others can induce seizures ... a preexisting seizure ... #Pharmacology #Lower ... #Medications #Seizures
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... anti-epileptic drugs ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure
Antiseizure Drugs 
Sodium Channel Blockers: Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide, Phenytoin, fosphenytoin
Broad Spectrum: Valproate, Levetiracetam, Brivaracetam,
Antiseizure Drugs ... Primidone Absence Seizure ... antiepileptic #medications ... #epilepsy #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... Neurocysticercosis, PML ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures
Drug-Induced Seizures - OTIS-CAMPBELL

O - Organophosphate, oral hypoglycemics, opioid
T - TCA, theophylline
I - Isoniazid, Insulin
S -
Drug-Induced Seizures ... /insecticides, PCP ... #Induced #Seizures ... #Medication #Causes ... #Differential #Pharmacology
Anti-Seizure Medication Guide - Common Uses and Side Effects

acetazolamide 
brivaracetam 
carbamazepine 
clobazam 
clonazepam 
clorazepate 
corticotropin injection
diazepam
Anti-Seizure Medication ... #epilepsy #pharmacology ... #comparison #table ... #SideEffects #Adverse ... #AEDs #seizure
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure ... withdrawal • Drug ... withdrawal • Medication ... Polypharmacy - Drug ... #Elderly #Neurology
Carbamazepine Toxicity

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain,
antiepileptic drug ... prescribed for seizure ... Toxicology #Diagnosis #SideEffects ... #Adverse #Pharmacology
Lyrica (Pregabalin) 
Indications: Neuropathy (diabetic, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, & spinal cord injury), Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset
(Pregabalin) Indications ... partial-onset seizures ... Primary indications ... adjunctive therapy for seizures ... Lyrica #Pregabalin #Pharmacology