-Limit the spread of seizure discharge from origin
-Decrease the speed of nerve impulses
Benzos - answer✔Diazepam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Alprazolam
Benzos - answer✔FIRST LINE DRUGS → Status epilepticus, anxiety, ETOH withdrawal
Benzos - answer✔Increase inhibitory effects of GABA in CNS
Benzos - answer✔FLUMAZENIL= ANTIDOTE
Benzos - answer✔Careful for resp depression in combo w/ opioids
Status epilepticus - answer✔continuous seizure activity
Hydantoins - answer✔Phenytoin
Fosphenytoin
Hydantoins - answer✔Tx all seizures EXCEPT ABSENCE SEIZURES (makes worse)
Hydantoins - answer✔Contra: Bradycardia, AV blocks
Hydantoins - answer✔RASH
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