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DRUGS USED FOR TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY Prof. Mohammad Saad AL-Humayyd

Definition Epilepsy is a chronic medical condition characterized by 2 or more unprovoked seizures. It is not a disease, it is a syndrome What is the difference between seizure & epileptic syndrome? Seizure: limited, provoked Epilepsy: chronic, recurring, unprovoked

Etiology Congenital defects, head injuries, trauma, hypoxia Infection (bacterial or viral) e.g. meningitis, brain abscess, viral encephalitis. Concussion, depressed skull, fractures. Brain tumors (including tuberculoma), vascular occlusion, stroke. Drug withdrawal, e.g. CNS depressants, alcohol, or drug abuse or drug overdose,e.g. penicillin. A poison, like lead Fever in children (febrile convulsion). Hypoglycemia PKU (phenylketonuria) Photoepilepsy

Triggers Fatigue Stress Sleep deprivation Poor nutrition Alcohol

a)Partial (focal) Arise in one cerebral hemisphere [1] Simple consciousness is retained [2] Complex (psychomotor) Altered consciousness Classification of Epilepsy

b)Primary Generalized Both hemispheres + loss of consciousness. Tonic-clonic (Grand mal epilepsy) Stiffness (15-30 sec) followed by violent contractions & relaxation (1-2 minute) TonicMuscle stiffness ClonicSpasms of contraction & relaxation Atonic (akinetic)Pt’s legs give under him & drops down Myoclonic Absence (Petit mal epilepsy) Status epilepticus Jerking movement of the body Brief loss of consciousness with minor muscle twitches eye blinking Re-occuring seizure

Begins as partial (simple or complex) and progresses into grand mal seizure [c] Secondarily generalized seizure

General rules for treatment of epilepsy Epilepsy is usually controlled but not cured with medication. Up to 80% of patients can expect partial or complete control of seizures with appropriate treatment. 20% no response to treatment  non pharmacological approach e.g. surgry, etc Antiepileptic drugs are indicated when there is two or more seizures occurring in short interval ( months) An initial therapeutic aim is to use only one drug, monotherapy, with the least dose and increasing gradually.

Drugs are usually administered orally Monitoring plasma drug level is useful Triggering factors can affect seizure which could be controlled by drugs. Sudden withdrawal of drugs should be avoided

Withdrawal considered Seizure –free period of 2-5 yrs or longer Normal IQ Normal EEG prior to withdrawal NO juvenile myoclonic epilepsy Relapse rate when antiepileptic drugs are withdrawn is 20% in chdildren and 40% adults

Pathophysiology of Epilepsy How Drugs Act? Blockade of voltage – gated channels (Na + or Ca + ) Enhancement of GABA Or interference with Glutamate transmission (citatory) (inhibitory)

Classification of antiepileptic drugs First-generation  Phenytoin**  Carbamazepine**  Valproate**  Phenobarbital and Primidone  Benzodiazepines (e.g.Clonazepam, lorazepam and diazepam) Second- generation  Lamotrigine**  Levetiracetam**  Topiramate **  Gabapentin  Vigabatrin  Felbamate  Zonisamide 2 nd generation used alone (doctor said used as adjunct therapy to 1 st G. this note for leader) 2 nd generation: less interaction with other drugs, expensive, we have limited experience with them (they’re new so we know less about them) Increased in PK profile

Phenytoin Pharmacokinetics : Well absorbed orally A prodrug of phenytoin (fosphenytoin) available as IV administration (but may cause cardiac arrest) Enzyme inducer (decrease other drugs) Metabolized by the liver to inactive metabolites Excreted in urine At low blood levels metabolism follows 1 st order kinetics When the dose is increased  very large changes of phenytoin concentration

Phenytoin Mechanism of action Blockade of Na + & Ca ++ influx into neuronal axon. Inhibit the release of excitatory transmitters Potentiate the action of GABA Therapeutic uses: Partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures Not in absence seizure. In status epilepticus, IV.

Drug interactions Phenylbutazone and sulfonamides displace phenytoin from its binding site. Decrease in protein binding (as in hypoalbuminemia)  decrease in total plasma concentration but not free concentration. Renal disease  ↓ protein binding The drug has an affinity for thyroid-binding globulin which may confuse thryoid function test Phenobarbital and carbamazepine  decrease concentration of phenytoin. Isoniazid inhibits metabolism of phenytoin

Side effects Nausea or vomiting Neurological like headache, vertigo, ataxia, diplopia, nystagmus Sedation Gum hyperplasia (especially with decreased level of oral hygiene) Hirsutism Acne Megaloblastic anemia Osteomalcia Teratogenic effect vertigo. Diplopia, nystagmus, ataxia, & CNS depression like sedation are common symptom of all antiepileptic drugs Ataxia occur in chronic treatment

Carbamazepine Pharmacokinetics :  Available only orally  Well absorbed  Strong enzyme inducer including its own metabolism  Metabolized by the liver to active & inactive metabolites  Excreted in urine

Carbamazepine Mechanism of action Blockade of Na + & Ca ++ influx into neuronal axon. Inhibit the release of excitatory transmitters Potentiate the action of GABA Therapeutic uses: Drug of choice in partial seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures (1ry & 2ry generalized) but Not in absence seizures. It is the most favorable antiepileptic drug

Side effects GIT upset. Hypersensitivity reactions Drowziness, ataxia, headache & diplopia Blood dyscrasis Hyponatremia & water intoxication Teratogenicity

What make Carbamazepine differ from phenytoin Only use orally Increase it’s own metabolism Metabolized into active and inactive metabolite

Sodium Valproate Broad spectrum antiepileptic Pharmacokinetics : o Available as capsules, Syrup, IV o 80% bioavailability o Food delay absorption o 90% protein binding o Metabolized by the liver ( inactive ) o Stronge enzyme inhibitor o Excreted in urine

Sodium valproate Mechanism of action Blockade of Na + channels. Inhibits GABA – transaminase* Suppress glutamate action. Blockade of NMDA receptor mediated excitation. Inhibit the action of GABA transporter GAT-1. Inhibit histone deacetylase  change the transcription of many genes Therapeutic Uses [I] Epilepsy: It is effective for all forms of epilepsy e.g. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (1 ry or 2 ry ). Absence seizures Complex partial seizures Myoclonic Atonic photosensitive epilepsy * GABA transaminase: an enzyme which inhibits the action of GABA

Side effects: Weight gain(  appetite ). Transient hair loss with re-growth of curly hair Thrombocytopenia Hepatotoxicity. IMP (LFT) Teratogenicity GI disturbance Drug interaction: It displaces phenytoin. Inhibits the metabolism of: phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine. Note: all three drugs of 1 st G are teratogenic

Lamotrigine (2 nd G) Mechanism of action Blockade of Na + channels Inhibits excitatory amino acid release ( glutamate & aspartate ) It has an action on Ca ++ channels. Therapeutic Use As add-on therapy or as monotherapy in partial seizures Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (not important)

Pharmacokinetics Available as oral tablets Well absorbed from GIT 55% protein binding Metabolized primarily by glucuronidation not CP450 Does not induce or inhibit C. P-450 isozymes. IMP

Side effects Influenza-like symptoms. Skin rashes (may progress to Steven –Johnson syndrome ) Somnolence Blurred vision Diplopia Ataxia

Levetiracetam Pharmacokinetics :  Taken orally ( tablets or solutions)  Not metabolized & excreted unchanged in urine only drug excreted unchange  Does not affect liver enzymes  Drug interactions are minimal

Levetiracetam Mechanism of action Unknown Therapeutic Uses Adjunctive therapy in : Partial seizures Generalized tonic-clonic seizures monotherapy therapy in Myoclonic seizures

Side effects Ataxia Dizziness Somnolence Pin & needles sensation in extremities(glavs and socks) Blurred vision asthenia

Topiramate Pharmacological Effects: Well absorbed orally ( 80 % ) Food has no effect on absorption Has no effect on microsomal enzymes 9-17 % protein bound ( minimal ) Mostly excreted unchanged in urine Plasma t 1/ hrs Mechanism of Action: Blocks sodium channels (membrane stabilization), potentiates the inhibitory effect of GABA, and depresses the excitatory action of kainate on glutamate receptors.

Topiramate ( Cont. ) Clinical Uses: Can be used alone for partial, generalized tonic-clonic, and absence seizures. Lennox- Gastaut syndrome ( or lamotrigine, or valproate ) and West syndrome Side effects : Psychological or cognitive dysfunction Weight loss ( can be desirable side effect) Sedation Dizziness Fatigue Urolithiasis Paresthesias (abnormal sensation ) Teratogenecity (in animal but not in human) Myopia or glaucoma

Type of seizureChoice among drugs Partial seizures: Carbamazepine or phenytoin or valproate or lamotrigine. Generalized seizures : Tonic-clonic (grand mal) Valproate or carbamazepine or phenytoin or lamotrigine MyoclonicValproate, clonazepam AbsenceValproate or ethosuximide AtonicValproate All the above drugs have long t 1/2

Drugs used for treatment of Status Epilepticus Most seizures stop within 5 minutes. When seizures follow one another without recovery of consciousness, it is called “status epilepticus”. It has a high mortality rate. Death is from cardiorespiratory failure.

Intravenous injection of : Lorazepam is the drug of choice Diazepam: safe drug, also used in febrile convulsion by rectal administration Phenytoin Fosphenytoin Phenobarbital.

Vagal nerve stimulation It is an alternative for patients who have been refractory to multiple drugs. Who are sensitive to the many adverse effects of anti epileptic drugs It is an expensive procedure

Seizure is very harmful for pregnant woman. NO antiepileptic drug is safe in pregnancy. Monotherapy usually better than drug combination. Valproate & phenytoin are contraindicated during pregnancy. Patient has to continue therapy. If follow up of pregnancy reveals teratogenic effect, terminate pregnancy.