Adverse effects of AEDs 08

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Saturday, December 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, December 8 2007.

 
        A) Hirsutism
 
        B) Emotional changes
 
        C) Hepatotoxicity
 
        D) Paresthesias
 
        E) Aplastic anemia
 

 

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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) hirsutism

This answer is incorrect.

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

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B) emotional changes

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Emotional changes is a hallmark side effect of tiagabine, but is less characteristic of felbamate.  (See References)

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C) hepatotoxicity

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

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D) paresthesias

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Paresthesias is a hallmark side effect of topiramate, but is less characteristic of felbamate.  (See References)

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E) aplastic anemia

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Side effects of felbamate include aplastic anemia, insomnia, weight loss, hepatoxicity, and anorexia.  (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 08
Question ID: 12080708
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Created: 12/08/2007
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