Carbamazepine
Author: Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI; Kellie Wilson, PharmD
Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI; Kellie Wilson, PharmD
CE:
2
hours
Pharmacology: 2 hours
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South Carolina Information
Pharmacotherapeutics Credits: 2
Related to prescribing controlled substances: 0
Course Summary
Carbamazepine is a first-generation anticonvulsant that has labeled uses for the treatment of specific types of epilepsy (partial and generalized seizures), bipolar disorder, and trigeminal or glossopharyngeal neuralgia. It has been used as a mood stabilizer and for the treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes. Basic information on the pharmacology and the clinical uses of carbamazepine, including drug-drug interactions, dosing adjustments, recommendations for drug monitoring in special populations or those with comorbid health conditions, and toxic levels.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Pharmacological Profile and Uses
- Dosing
- Bipolar Disorder
- Epilepsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Glossopharyngeal and Vago-glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
- Adverse Events Associated with Carbamazepine Use
- US Boxed Warning
- Contraindications
- Diagnosing Adverse Drug Reactions
- Aplastic Anemia and Agranulocytosis
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Central Nervous System
- Hepatic and Renal Systems
- Hyponatremia and Geriatric Considerations
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Psychiatric
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Drug Interactions
- Dietary Concerns
- Carbamazepine Overdose
- Treatment of Overdose
- Case Study: Infant Case of Congenital Myotonia
- The Apgar score
- Discussion
- Summary