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Adverse effects of AEDs 01

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Saturday, December 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, December 8 2007.

Which of the following is a hallmark side effect of phenytoin?

 
        A) Paresthesias
 
        B) Gum hyperplasia
 
        C) Hepatotoxicity
 
        D) Leukopenia
 
        E) Pancreatitis
 

 


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This question was created on December 08, 2007 by jdmiles.
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A) paresthesias

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

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B) gum hyperplasia

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

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D) leukopenia

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

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E) 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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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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