What is Lamotrigine, used to treat arteriovenous malformations when adequate perfusion of brain tissue is prevented because the arterial and venous system mixes oxygenated and deoxygenated blood., What is Topiramate, this is an anti-eplieptic drug, which can cause metabolic acidosis with higher risk in children and patients with kidney problems., What is Phenytoin, used as a seizure precaution in patients with subdural hematoma. One nursing intervention is to check level of consciousness., What is Valporic Acid, works by increasing the natural substance in the brain. Used as an anticonvulsant and for patients who have bipolar. Life threatening to use while pregnant., What is Levetiracetam, used to control epilepsy. Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur- immediate care is needed. Do not stop abruptly., What is Gabapentin, This medication does not target general tissue inflammation or opioid receptors, but binds to specific calcium channels in the nervous system to block neuropathic pain., What is Locosamide, this drug enhances slow inactivation of sodium channels and helps stabilize hyperactive neurons without shutting down normal rapid electrical signals., What is Warfarin, a unique anticoagulant that prevents blood clots from forming or getting bigger. Requires regular blood monitoring (PT/INR) and the effects of the drug can easily and quickly be reversed in an emergency using Vitamin K., What is Lovenox, an injectable low-molecular heparin to prevent PE's and DVT's., What is HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, substance that blocks the enzyme which is needed to make cholesterol and lowers cholesterol, ex. statins, What is Tissue Plasminogen activators (tPa), medication that dissolves/breaks down blood clots, What is Thiazide diuretics, considered an antihypertensive. Inhibits sodium reabsorption and promotes exertion to lower blood pressure., What is Calcium channel blockers, considered an antihypertensive medication. Class that blocks calcium and dilates arteries allowing for blood to flow easier., What is ACE inhibitors, considered an antihypertensive medication. Decreased the workload of the heart preventing the production of hormone angiotensin II. Monitor for angioedema and dry cough., What is Angiotensin II receptor blockers, considered an antihypertensive medication. Lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels., What is Lorazepam, considered a benzodiazepine. Activates GABA and slows the brain activity down to relax the body., What is Clonazepam, drug that slows the CNS to control seizures and panic attacks. Avoid alcohol and don't stop abruptly., What is Phenobarbital, relaxes the overactive nerve signals and increase the seizure threshold. Commonly used to control seizures, providing sedation and managing withdrawal., What is Cyclobenzaprine, a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts on the CNS to decrease nerve driven muscle tone, allowing for constricted muscles to relax., What is Mannitol, used to decrease intracranial pressure, may increase kidney toxicity.
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