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1
Q

What should all women on AEDs take that are thinking about becoming pregnant?

A

Folic Acid 5 mg

(400mcg in other women)

2
Q

How does the precentage risk of congenital defects increase in mothers taking AEDs compared to non-epileptic mothers?

A

Congenital defects of babies in non-epilpetic women is 1-2%

3-4% in mothers taking AEDs.

3
Q

Is breast feeding safe on anti-epileptics?

A

Yes

4
Q

What should pregnant women taking phenytoin be given in the last month of pregnancy?

A

Vitamin K to prevent clotting disorders.

5
Q

What is sodium valproate particularly associated with?

A

Neural tube defects

6
Q

Which is the least teratogenic of the older antiepileptics?

A

Carbamazepine

7
Q

What congenital defect is phenytoin associated with?

A

Cleft palate

8
Q

If someone is taking lamotrigine, what might need to be done with it?

A

Increased in pregnancy.

9
Q

What did the Drug Safety Update say in Novemebr 2013 about Sodium Valproate/

A
  • There was evidence showing a neurodevelopmental delay in children following maternal use in pregnancy.
  • They advised that sodium valproate whould not be used during pregnancy or in women of child bearing age unless absolutely necessary.
  • They should not be started without specialist neurological or psychiatric advice.