Seizure Stoppers
This phenytoin side effect causes overgrowth, redness and swelling of the gums
What is gingival hyperplasia?
This class of medication prevents clots from forming
What are anticoagulants?
This is the antidote for a benzodiazepine overdose
What is flumazenil?
These medications falls under the benzodiazepine medication class
Clonazepam and Lorazepam
What type of diuretic is mannitol
What is an osmotic diuretic?
This compliction caused by valproic acid requires liver monitoring
What is hepatotoxicity?
Patients who present with dark, tar like, stool, who are also on anticoagulants, indicate this complication
What is internal bleeding?
IV phenytoin must be given slowly to avoid this cardiac risk
What is dysrhythmias and hypotension?
This is the primary danger of benzodiazepines and barbiturates
What is known as CNS or respiratory depression?
Mannitol is commonly used to reduce what type of systemic pressure
What is intracranial pressure (ICP)?
This adverse effected caused by levetiracetam involves changes in behaviors
What is agitation or mood changes?
This class of drugs lowers LDL cholesterol
What are statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)?
Recent surgery is a contraindication for this drug
What is tPA?
This barbiturate is used for seizures and may cause sedation
What is phenobarbital?
What important parameter is important to monitor when a patient is taking mannitol
What is intake and output (I&O)?
This reaction is dangerous and is associated with lamotrigine
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Having muscle pain while taking statin medications indicate this serious condition
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This vital sign change is a common risk factor when taking antihypertensives
What is hypotension?
This skeletal muscle relaxant commonly causes drowsiness and sleepiness
What is cyclobenzaprine?
Mannitol works by pulling fluid from which location in the body
What are tissues and brain cells?
This complication can happen when taking topiramate and involves the urinary system
What are kidney stones?
This thrombolytic medication helps dissolve existing clots
What is tPA?
This ECG change is associated when taking lacosamide
What is PR interval prolongation?
Combining CNS depressant medications with this substance increases lethal danger
What is alcohol?
Which primary "body pumping" organ within our system has the potential complication of fluid overload
What is the cardiovascular system or heart?