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CNRN Week 2 Medicines for Epilepsy Exam 29 Questions with Verified Answers Ativan -CORRECT ANSWER Generic Name: Lozarepam Average adult daily dose: 1mg-10mg SE: Drowsiness, sleepiness, fati... gue, 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 More]

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