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Classification: Hydantoin<br />
IFU: Epilepsy<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 5mg, 125 mg, 300 mg<br />
Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures<br />
Adverse Reaction: confusion, constipation, depression, tremors, mood<br />
changes<br />
Interactions:alcohol, cardiotoxicity, hyperglycemia, suicidal tendencies<br />
Keppra (levETIRAcetam)<br />
Pronunciation: (LEE ve tye RA se tam)<br />
Classification: Antiepileptic<br />
IFU: Seizure<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 250 mg, 1000 mg, 3000 mg, 10 mg, 30mg, 60 mg<br />
Action: used to treat partial onset seizures<br />
Adverse Reaction: infection, drowsiness, apathy, fatigue, hostility<br />
Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency, hemodialysis, renal dysfunction,<br />
hematologic abnormalities<br />
LaMICtal (lamotrigine)<br />
Pronunciation: (la MOE tri jeen)<br />
Classification: Antiepileptic<br />
IFU: Seizure, Bipolar, Migraine<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 225 mg , 300 mg, 375 mg, 400 mg, 500<br />
mg<br />
Action: used as anticonvulsant, and to treat epileptic seizures<br />
Adverse Reaction: blurred vision, headache, constipation, pain,<br />
bronchitis, tremor, skin rash<br />
Interactions:alcohol, depression, rash, suicidal tendencies, meningitis,<br />
Topamax (topiramate)<br />
Pronunciation: (la MOE tri jeen)<br />
Classification: Antiepileptic<br />
IFU: Seizure, Bipolar, Migraine<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 25mg<br />
Action: used in seizures and to prevent migraines in adults
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