Adverse effects of AEDs 01

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Saturday, December 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, December 8 2007.

 
        A) Weight loss
 
        B) Visual field defects
 
        C) Pancreatitis
 
        D) Peripheral neuropathy
 
        E) Insomnia
 

 

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This question was created on December 08, 2007 by jdmiles.
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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) weight loss

This answer is incorrect.

Weight loss is a hallmark side effect of topiramate and felbamate, but is less characteristic of phenytoin.  (See References)

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B) visual field defects

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Visual field defects is a hallmark side effect of vigabatrin, but is less characteristic of phenytoin.  (See References)

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C) pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis is a hallmark side effect of valproate, but is less characteristic of phenytoin.  (See References)

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D) peripheral neuropathy

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Side effects of phenytoin include hirsutism, peripheral neuropathy, gum hyperplasia, and coarsening of the facies.  (See References)

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E) insomnia

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Insomnia is a hallmark side effect of felbamate and vigabatrin, but is less characteristic of phenytoin.  (See References)

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References:

1. Greenwood, R.S. (2000). "Adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs." Epilepsia, 41 Suppl 2 S42-52. (PMID:10885739)

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Adverse effects of AEDs 01
Question ID: 12080701
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 12/08/2007
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