Dental aspects of CNS drug therapy

Tegretol (carbamazepine): xerostomia, oral ulcers, glossitis

Dilantin (phenytoin): gingival hyperplasia; blood dyscrasias (rare)

Depakene (Valproic Acid): increased bleeding tendency, anti-platelet effect; blood dyscrasias (rare)

Luminal (Phenobarbital): CNS depressant; liver enzyme inducer, hypoventilation; apnea

Klonopin (clonazepam): xerostomia; CNS depressant

Zarontin (ethosuximide): gingival bleeding; gingival hyperplasia, swollen tongue (megaglossia, rare); blood dyscrasias

Mysoline (primidone): CNS depressant; barbiturate derivative

Keppra (Levetiracetam): asthenia, somnolence, incoordination

Neurontin (gabapentin): somnolence, ataxia, vertigo, gingivitis, hypertension

Felbatol (felbamate): Warnings- aplastic anemia, hepatic failure! Moniter blood and liver values and functions!

Category: Pharmacology Notes