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322 Anticonvulsants, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, MS, MG

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prodromal phase seizure   show
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show prepare oneself for what is about to occur, differs based on seizure; may alter taste, numbness  
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ictal phase seizure   show
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show drowsiness, nausea, malaise; put in side position to prevent tongue from closing over trachea  
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anticonvulsants   show
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hydantoins, phenytoin   show
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show gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, slurred speech, anorexia, urine discoloration, hyperglycemia  
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show possible interaction with grapefruit juice; hematologic toxicity, dizziness, GI distress  
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succinimides   show
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succinimides adverse reactions   show
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show increases GABA activity, can cause thrombocytopenia and liver toxicity is deadly  
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status epilepticus   show
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myasthenia gravis   show
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myasthenia gravis signs   show
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show acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; neostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium  
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show prednisone for myasthenia gravis, immunosuppressive drug  
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show underdosing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors ; generalized muscle weakness involves diaphragm and intercostal muscles leading to respiratory failure  
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cholinergic crisis   show
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multiple sclerosis   show
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show immunomodulators, immunosuppressants, skeletal muscle relaxants  
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immunomodulators   show
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immunosuppressants   show
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skeletal muscle relaxants   show
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peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxants   show
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centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants   show
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show muscular hyperactivity that causes contraction of the muscles resulting in pain and limited mobility  
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show associated with traumatic injury  
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parkinson's   show
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parkinson's hallmark signs   show
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dopaminergics   show
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dopamine agonists   show
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MAO B inhibitors   show
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show inhibit COMT from inactivating dopamine, increase amount of levodopa in the brain  
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show dry mouth and fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesia, hallucinations and nightmares, sweat and urine discoloration  
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alzheimer's   show
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treatment for alzheimer's   show
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adverse effect for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors   show
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