Adverse effects of AEDs 10

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Saturday, December 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, December 8 2007.

 
        A) Weight gain
 
        B) Aplastic anemia
 
        C) Hyponatremia
 
        D) Pancreatitis
 
        E) Paresthesias
 

 

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This question was created on December 08, 2007 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on December 08, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) weight gain

This answer is incorrect.

Weight gain is a hallmark side effect of gabapentin and valproate, but is less characteristic of topiramate.  (See References)

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B) aplastic anemia

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

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C) hyponatremia

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Hyponatremia is a hallmark side effect of oxcarbazepine and carbamazepine, but is less characteristic of topiramate.  (See References)

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D) pancreatitis

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

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E) paresthesias

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Side effects of topiramate include weight loss, paresthesias, impaired cognition, anorexia, and renal calculi.  (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 10
Question ID: 12080710
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Created: 12/08/2007
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