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Anticonvulsants

– helps inhibit seizure activity by depressing the abnormal neuronal stimulation.

Drugs include:

• Peganone
• ♣ Cerebryx
• Misantoin
• ♦ Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)

Used to treat:

• status epilepticus
• tonic- clonic seizures
• terminal neuralgia

Contraindicated in:

• sinoatrial block
• sinus bradycardia

Side Effects/ Adverse Reactions:

• Gingival hyperplasia
• diplopia
• tremors
• nausea and vomiting

– Avoid alcohol when taking anticonvulsants