Epilepsy Pregnancy Kandeel
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Epilepsy in PregnancyEpilepsy in Pregnancy
BYBY
Mohamed A.S. KandeelMohamed A.S. Kandeel
(M.B.B.CH., M.Sc.(Ob/Gyn), M.D.(Ob/Gyn)(M.B.B.CH., M.Sc.(Ob/Gyn), M.D.(Ob/Gyn)
Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyProfessor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Menofyia UniversityMenofyia UniversityEgyptEgypt
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Learning ObjectivesLearnin
g Objectives
At the end of this presentation, you should:
1-Understand the effects of pregnancy on epilepsy and thecomplications that epilepsy may have on pregnancy,lactation and neonate.
2-Be able to outline a management plan for an epilepticpregnant woman.
3-Be aware of the different AEDs, their toxic effects and thesafest drug that can be used in pregnancy.
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Definition and IncidenceDefinition and Incidence
Epilepsy is recurring spontaneous seizures due tosudden excessive and disordered electrical discharge
from the neurones of the Cerebral cortex. It is estimated
that 7% of epileptic women become pregnant andepilepsy affects about 0.5-1% of pregnant women.
Epilepsy can be partial or generalized.
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of E
pilepsy
A- Partial Seizures (Focal Seizures): This is the commonest type andis subcategorized as :
1-Simple Partial Seizures (Jacksonian epilepsy): The affectedwoman does not lose consciousness but may experience confusion,
tingling, or odd mental and emotional events. Such events mayinclude dj vu phenomenon, mild hallucinations, or extremeresponses to smell and taste.
After the seizure, the patient usually has temporary weakness in
certain muscles.
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of E
pilepsy
2- Complex Partial Seizures (>50% in adults):
They can result in loss of judgment, involuntary uncontrolledbehavior & loss of consciousness. Prior to the actual seizure, somepeople may experience a warning aura, which can be an odd odor,a feeling of warmth, or a visual or auditory hallucination. They thenmay lose consciousness briefly and appear to others as motionlesswith a vacant stare. After a few seconds, some may begin toperform repetitive movements, such as chewing or smacking of lips.Episodes usually last no more than two minutes.
Ocassionally a simple or complex partial seizures evolve intosecondarily generalized seizures. The progress may be so rapidthat the partial stage is not even noticed.
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of E
pilepsy
B- Generalized Seizures
They occur in more diffuse areas of the brain and they have more seriouseffect on the patient. They are further subcategorized as follows:
1-Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures:
a-The tonic phase: muscles suddenly contract, causing the patient to falland lie rigidly for about 10 to 30 seconds. Some people experience aura;most, lose consciousness without warning. If the throat or larynx is affected,stridor occurs when the patient inhales.
b-The clonic phase: Seizure is said to enter this phase when the musclesbegin to alternate between relaxation and rigidity. After this phase, the
patient may lose bowel or urinary control.
The seizure usually lasts a total of two to three minutes, after which thepatient remains unconscious for a while and then awakens to confusion andextreme fatigue.
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of Epilepsy
2- Absence (Petit Mal) Seizures: Petit mal or absence
seizures are brief (three to 30 seconds) losses of
consciousness and may consist of only a short cessation
of physical movement and loss of attention. Suchseizures may pass unnoticed by others. About 25% of
patients with petit mal develop grand mal seizures
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of Epilepsy
C- Other Seizures:
1- Atonic (Akinetic) Seizures. A person who has an atonic (or akinetic)seizure loses muscle tone. Sometimes it may affect only one part ofthe body so that, for instance, the jaw slackens and the head drops.At other times, the whole body may lose muscle tone, and theperson can suddenly fall.
2- Simply Tonic or Clonic Seizures. Seizures can also be simply tonicor clonic. In tonic seizures, the muscles contract and consciousnessis altered for about 10 seconds, but the seizures do not progress tothe clonic phase. Clonic seizures, which are very rare, occurprimarily in young children, who experience spasms of the muscles
but not their tonic rigidity.
3- Myoclonic. Myoclonic seizures are a series of brief jerkycontractions of specific muscle groups, such as the face or trunk.
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Classification Of EpilepsyClassification Of Epilepsy
4-Gestational epilepsy: Some patients experience their first seizuresduring pregnancy. This can be a result of true gestational epilepsy,a rare syndrome of seizures occurring only during pregnancy.Patients with this syndrome have a variable presentation with singleor multiple seizures in one or more of their pregnancies. It can alsobe a manifestation of epilepsy that may extend beyond the
pregnancy.
The workup of these patients should involve a neurologicexamination, consultation with a neurologist, CBC count, chemistrypanel (particularly for electrolytes), head MRI versus CT scan, andEEG. The differential diagnosis should include eclampsia and any
possible etiology considered in the nonpregnant patient, includingstroke, electrolyte abnormalities, tumor, trauma, drugs/withdrawal,and epilepsy
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Effects Of Pregnancy On EpilepsyEffects Of Pregnancy On Epilepsy
Unpredictable
1-Seizure frequency may increase: due to:
-Enhanced metabolism & increased drug clearance associated with
pregnancy can result in decreased serum drug concentration.
-Increased volume of distribution of the AED.
-Increased serum binding proteins.
-Decreased or non-compliance with medication.
-Sleep deprivation, hormonal changes of pregnancy (high E), and
associated psychological and emotional stress of pregnancy: all lowerthreshold for seizures.
-Nausea and vomiting.
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Effects Of Pregnancy On Epilepsy (Cont.)Effects Of Pregnancy On Epilepsy (Cont.)
2-Seizure frequency may decrease:
Due to improved compliance with drug regimen in some patients.
3-Seizure frequency may remain unchanged.
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Effect Of Epilepsy On PregnancyEffect Of Epilepsy On Pregnancy
Data on 1st trimester losses, PROM, ante-partumhemorrhage, operative vaginal delivery and CS areinconclusive.
Increased incidence of IUGR, cognitivedysfunction, microcephaly and perinatalmortality (1.2 - 3 times normal).
Increased incidence of congenital malformations.
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Effect Of Epilepsy On LactationEffect Of Epilepsy On Lactation
No studies on the effects of AED on either quantity or quality of
breast milk.
Breast feeding should be stopped if obvious sedation develops in an
infant and is likely to relate to the presence of AED in breast milk.
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Effects Of Epilepsy On Fetus And NeonateEffects Of Epilepsy On Fetus And Neonate
1-There is increased risk for infants of epileptic mothers to have
epilepsy. The risk of neonatal susceptibility depends on:
Nature of the mothers seizure disorder.
Genetic factors. Seizures arises during pregnancy.
Metabolic & toxic consequences of seizures and AEDs.
2-Increase perinatal morbidity.
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Table 1Table 1.. Antiepileptic Drug Exposure Through Breast MilkAntiepileptic Drug Exposure Through Breast MilkPennell PB, 2004Pennell PB, 2004
___________________________________AED Breast milk/maternal conc Adult half-life NN half-life
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Carbamazepine 0.40.6 825 828
Phenytoin 0.180.4 1250 15105
Phenobarbital 0.360.6 75126 45500
Ethosuximide 0.80.9 3260 3240
Primidone 0.70.9 412 760
Valproic acid 0.010.10 618 3060
Lamotrigine 0.6 ___
Topiramate 0.690.86 ___
Zonisamide 0.410.93 63 61109
Levetiracetam 3.09 ___
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ManagementManagement
I-Preconceptional Care:
A-Re-assessment: may show that the patient does not have epilepsyor may reveal a treatable cause before pregnancy (e.g. blood vesselabnormality in the brain).
B-Counseling: explain to the patient that:
There is a chance of 90% of having normal child.
Increased chance of having epileptic child (2-5%).
Increased pregnancy complications.
Increased unfortunate outcome if seizures arises during pregnancy. Increased risk of congenital malformations.
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ManagementManagement
I-Preconceptional Care:
C-Measurement of the free unbound anti-epileptic drug level inmaternal serum.
D- Preconceptional folate supplementation: 5 mg daily.
E- No trial to stop AED unless the patient is seizure free at least for 2years. The AED dose should be tapered till stopped completely atleast 6 months prior to any planned pregnancy to provide some
reassurance that seizures are not going to recur.
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II-II-Antenatal CareAntenatal Care
A-Investigations:
Metabolic: serum glucose, urea, electrolytes, Ca & Mg EEK MRI/CT scan of the head.
B-Drugs:
Monotherapy at the lowest effective dose should be employed. If large dailydoses are needed, use frequent smaller doses or extended-release formulato avoid high peak levels. Monitoring of serum AEDs level is mandatory.
Usually, women don't suspect they are pregnant until their fourth to sixthweek of pregnancy. By that time, if there are any harmful effects from their
AEDs, most of these effects would have already occurred.
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II-II-Antenatal CareAntenatal Care
C-Selenium supplementation: in a dose of 200 /day may beimportant to minimize the free radical mediated damage.
D-Folic acid supplements.
E-Morning sickness: If hyperemesis gravidarum, consider givingalternative route if vomiting is severe or prolonged.
F-Antenatal diagnosis: of congenital malformations (screening shouldbe done by detailed ultrasound and measurement of fetoprotein
at 18 weeks).
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II-II-Antenatal Care (Cont.)Antenatal Care (Cont.)
G-Vitamin K:
Oral 20mg daily is prescribed from 36 weeks until
delivery to mothers taking hepatic enzyme-inducing
drugs (phenytoin, phenobarbitone, primidone,carbamazepine and topiramate - Not necessary with
sodium valproate).
Be aware of the nature of the AED you are usingwhether it is a hepatic enzyme inducing or not. Most of
the newer AEDs are not enzyme inducers).
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III-III-Labor and Delivery (Cont.)Labor and Delivery (Cont.)
The risk of developing a seizure during labor is 9 timesthat during the rest of pregnancy.
Management of women with epilepsy upon labor and
delivery:
Check levels of AEDs.
Inform all health care providers that the patient has
epilepsy.
Consider seizure prophylaxis with intravenousbenzodiazepines or phenytoin.
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III-III-Labor and Delivery (Cont.)Labor and Delivery (Cont.)
Manage seizures acutely with intravenous benzodiazepines (1-2 mgof diazepam), then load phenytoin (1 g loaded over 1 h).
Labor management should be based on routine standards of care.
Start administration of vitamin K1 for the infant, and send the cordblood for clotting studies.
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III-III-Labor and Delivery (Cont.)Labor and Delivery (Cont.)
Load phenytoin (20 mg/kg, ie, 1-2 g) at no faster than 50 mg/min,with cardiac monitoring.
If this is not successful, load phenobarbital (20 mg/kg, ie, 1-2 g) atno faster than 100 mg/min.
Check laboratory findings, including electrolytes, AED levels,glucose, and toxicology screen.
If fetal testing results are nonreassuring, move to emergent delivery.
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III-III-Labor and DeliveryLabor and Delivery
The majority of women who have epilepsy have a safe vaginal
delivery without seizure occurrence; provided, the AED is taken
before and throughout labor.
Generalized tonic clonic Seizures GTCSs needs aggressiveinterference because of the high risk for the mother and fetus,
especially if they progress to status epilepticus. Oxygen should be
administered to the patient and she should be placed on her left
side to increase uterine blood flow and decrease the risk for
maternal aspiration.
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III-III-Labor and Delivery (Cont.)Labor and Delivery (Cont.)
Emergency C.S. should be performed when repeated GTCSs cannot be
controlled during labor or when the mother is unable to cooperate.
Any lady having a seizure during labour must be observed closely for thenext 72 hours.
Obstetric analgesia may be used to allow for rest before delivery. Pethidine
should never be used because it is metabolised to norpethidine, which is
epileptogenic. Diamorphine is an option. Few cases of postpartum seizures
were reported following epidural analgesia.
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III-III-Labor and Delivery (Cont.)Labor and Delivery (Cont.)
During labor, oral absorption of AEDs may be inappropriate and any
vomiting might complicate the situation. PB, PHT, and VPA can be
given IV at the same maintenance dosage. Convulsive seizures and
repeated seizures during labor should be treated promptly with
parenteral lorazepam or diazepam.
Benzodiazepines, in large doses, can cause neonatal cardiac and
respiratory depression; therefore, close monitoring for these
neonates is mandatory.
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IV-IV-Postnatal CarePostnatal Care
A-Infant:
- Inspected for malformation.
-Vitamin k 0.1mg/kg IM at birth reduces risks of hemorrhagic disease.
B-Bathing: never should be performed alone, as a brief lapse inattention can result in a fatal drowning. Wet sponge not water bath.Changing diapers and clothes are performed best on the floor ratherthan on an elevated changing table.
C-Breast Feeding: encouraged in suitable position. If excessive infantsedation is encountered, as may be seen with phenobarbital orprimidone, the infant should be weaned slowly with monitoring forsigns and symptoms of withdrawal and infant drug levels.
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IV-IV-Postnatal CarePostnatal Care
D- The following safety issues must be taken into account:
If the mother is likely to drop objects she is holding but
remain upright, then she should use a harness whencarrying the baby.
If she is likely to fall, then a stroller kept at home is amust.
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IV-IV-Postnatal CarePostnatal Care
E- Sleep:
If the mother is breastfeeding, sleep deprivation may be
unavoidable. The mother should make up any missed sleep during
the infant's daytime naps, whenever possible.
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IV-IV-Postnatal Care (Cont.)Postnatal Care (Cont.)
F-Anticonvulsant: Any increase in drugs during pregnancy will needto be decreased slowly to pre-pregnancy doses over 3-4 weeks to
avoid toxicity.
G-Contraceptions: Barriers and IUDs are recommended.
Many AEDs induce the hepatic cytochrome P-450 system, which is
the primary metabolic pathway of the sex steroid hormones. This
leads to rapid clearance of steroid hormones and allow ovulation in
women taking OCPs or other hormonal forms of birth control.
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IV-IV-Postnatal Care (Cont.)Postnatal Care (Cont.)
In 1998, the American Academy of Neurology recommended theuse of an E2 dose of 50 g or its equivalent for 21 days of eachcycle when using OCPs with the enzyme-inducing AEDs. Morerecently, however, it is recognized that this still is inadequateprotection, and a backup barrier method was recommended.
Women on low dose pills or minipills and AED may get pregnant.
Patients on hormonal contraception need to be warned thatmidcycle bleeding indicates possible birth control failure, but itsabsence does not indicate adequate birth control efficacy. The
newer transdermal patch formulation have a higher failure rate withthese AEDs. IM medroxyprogesterone provides higher dosages ofprogestin but still may require dosing at 8- to 10-week intervalsrather than 12-week intervals.
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Table 2Table 2 .. Antiepileptic drug effects on hormonal contraceptivesAntiepileptic drug effects on hormonal contraceptives
Guberman 1999., Krauss et al 1996., Rosenfeld et al 1997Guberman 1999., Krauss et al 1996., Rosenfeld et al 1997
________________________________________Lower hormone level No significant effect_______________________________________________
Phenobarbital Ethosuximide
Phenytoin Valproate
Carbamazepine Gabapentin
Primidone Lamotrigine
Topiramate Tiagabine
Oxcarbazepine Levetiracetam
Zonisamide
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Anti-Epileptic DrugsAnti-Epileptic DrugsI-I-MonitoringMonitoring
The ideal AED serum free level must be established for each patient
before conception, and should be the level at which seizure control
is the best possible for that patient without debilitating side effects.
Levels should be repeated at the beginning of each trimester and
again in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy. Monitoring should continue
until the 6th to 8th week postpartum. In doing so, one may be able
to avoid symptoms of toxicity that result from the changes in
pharmacokinetics postpartum.
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Anti-Epileptic DrugsAnti-Epileptic DrugsI-I-MonitoringMonitoring
Some authors recommend monthly monitoring, given the possibility
of rapid and unpredictable decreases in AED levels in an individual
patient.
The frequency with which levels are monitored must be tailored toeach situation, including increased monitoring for worsening seizure
control, adverse effects, and compliance issues.
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Table 3:Table 3: Therapeutic Levels of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)Therapeutic Levels of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Dichter MA, Brodie M.1996., Brodie M, Dichter MA 1996., Johannessen SI et al 2003.,Dichter MA, Brodie M.1996., Brodie M, Dichter MA 1996., Johannessen SI et al 2003.,
LaRoche SM et al 2004LaRoche SM et al 2004
Drug Common dose Doses Therapeutic levels
Carbamazepine 600 mg qd-qid 6-12 /ml
Gabapentin 300 mg Qd 70-120 mol/L
Lamotrigine 25-30 mg Qd 10-60 mol/L
Levetiracetama 5001500 mg bid 35120 mol/L
Oxcarbazepine 300600 mg bid 50140 mol/L
Phenobarbital 120 mg qd-bid 1040 /mL
Phenytoin 300 mg qd-bid 1020 /mL
Primidone 500 mg qd-bid 515 /mL
Valproic acid 1000 mg qd-bid 50100 /mL
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Anti-Epileptic DrugsAnti-Epileptic Drugs
II-Teratogenicity
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have the potential to produce bothanatomic and behavioral teratogenesis.
Mechanisms:1-Direct drug toxicity: due to accumulation of the drug metabolites (reactive
intermediates) which are embryotoxic.
2-Antifolate effect: Phyntoins, carbamazepine & barbiturates impair folic acidabsorption. Valproic acid interferes with the production of folinic acid.
3-Genetically determined deficiency of the detoxifying enzyme epoxide
hydroxylase.
4-Possible genetic link between maternal epilepsy and malformations.
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Table 4:Table 4: Timing Of Embryonic OrganogenesisTiming Of Embryonic Organogenesis(Pennell PB 2003)(Pennell PB 2003)
Organ system Defect Postconception age
CNS NTD 28 days
Face Cleft lip & palate 36 and 70 days
CVS VSD 42 days
Urogenital
system
Hypospadius 56 days
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Prenatal Screening for Fetal MalformationsPrenatal Screening for Fetal Malformations
Transvaginal U/S can be performed at 18-20 weeks to diagnose the
most severe defets (face - heart). However, sensitivity is better, for
cleft palate and lips, if U/S is repeated between 24-28 weeks.
Screening for NTD: by combination of Maternal serum
fetoprotein at 15-22 weeks and Level II,structural Ultrasound, at 16-
20 weeks.
If results are equivocal, proceed with amniocentesis with
measurements of amniotic fluid -fetoprotein and acetylcholine-
esterase.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
Specific Syndromes Of Malformations
1-Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome:
11% of infants exposed will have the syndrome. There is pre and postnatal growth deficiency, dysmorphic facies and
mental retardation.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
Specific Syndromes Of Malformations
2-Facial Valproate Syndrome:
Brachycephaly with high forehead, shallow orbits, small nose, small
mouth & low posterior ears.
Long overlapping fingers & toes & hyperconvex nails.
Cleft palate & congenital heart diseases.
3-Barbiturates Withdrawal SymptomsStarts 1 week after birth & includes restlessness, constant crying,
irritability, difficult sleeping & vasomotor instability.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
Behavioral Teratogenesis
In utero AED exposure can produce long-term behavioral changes:
In a retrospective Danish study, babies exposed in utero to phenobarbitalhad a 7-point decline in verbal IQ.
A prospective Finnish study found the mean verbal IQ score following inutero exposure to valproate was 82 compared with 96 for carbamazepineand 95 for healthy controls.
In a retrospective UK study of school-aged children exposed to in utero
AEDs, 30% of children exposed to valproate monotherapy had additionaleducational needs compared with 3.2% of children exposed tocarbamazepine monotherapy and 6.5% for other ani-epileptics.
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Anti-Epileptic DrugsAnti-Epileptic Drugs
III-Mono Versus Polytherapy
It is better to prescribe the lowest possible dose of a single drug toprevent and control fits.
Studies have shown higher incidence of malformations withpolytherapy compared to montherapy.
If large daily doses are needed, then frequent smaller doses orextended-release formula may be helpful to avoid high peak levels.
Dose should be divided into 3-4 doses/day. This is because highpeak plasma levels of the drug is more teratogenic.
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Table 5:Table 5: Comparison of Malformation Rates DuringComparison of Malformation Rates During
PregnancyPregnancy Monotherapy Versus PolytherapyMonotherapy Versus Polytherapy(Cont.)(Cont.)
Study design Findings
Lindhout et
al. 1992
Influences of changes in
prescribing practices analyzed
by comparing 2 cohorts,
19721979 and 19801985, in
the Netherlands
Mean no. of drugs used
during pregnancy
decreased from 2.2 in the
70s to 1.7 in the 80s.
Rates of anomalies were9.9% & 7.6% in 70s and
80s cohorts, respectively.
The difference did not
reach stat significance
Samrn et al.
1997
Pooled data from 5
prospective European studies
For the AED-exposed
children, the RR for a
major malformation was
2.3 (95% CI 1.2 to 4.7) vs
controls
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
VI-Clinical Or Subclinical Coagulopathy
Factors II,VII,IX & X are decreased.
Factors V, VIII & fibrinogen are normal.
PT & PTT should be determined at delivery.
If values are low or clinical coagulopathy develops in the neonatalperiod, TTT is by the infusion of FFP or concentrates of deficient
factors in addition to the routine administration of vitamin K1.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
IV-Failure of AEDs
An AED's failure to reduce seizures can be
attributed to factors such as:1-Wrong dosing.
2-Improper timing.
3-Rapid administration of the drug.
4-Ignoring conditions that precipitated the seizure.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) (Cont.)
IV-Failure of AEDs
5-Instability of the drugs. Many drugs disintegrate easily with moisture.
AEDs should be stored in a dry place and kept away from heat.
6-Toxicity. 40% of patients experience toxic effects from older AEDs
which often causes them to withdraw. Among the most distressing
are sleepiness, problems in coordination and weight gain.
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)Anti-Epileptic Drugs (Cont.)
IV-Failure of AEDs
7-About a quarter of patients who do not respond to AEDs actually
have nonepileptic seizures that in many cases are caused bypsychiatric conditions (e.g., panic attack, personality disorders).
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Differential DiagnosisDifferential Diagnosis
1-Eclamptic Seizures:
HTN & Ptnuria are always present.
Urine output is diminished & anuria may develop. Hemoglobinuria is
common.
Fever of 39 C or more indicates impending CNS hemorrhage.
2-Migraine headaches, particularly migraine with auras, may
sometimes be confused with epilepsy. With epileptic seizure, the
preceding aura is often seen as multiple, brightly colored, circular
spots, while migraine sufferers tend to see black, white, or colorless
lined or zigzag flickering patterns. Typically the migraine painexpands gradually over minutes toward one side.
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Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)
3-Panic Attacks: One study reported on patients with
partial seizures that resembled panic disorder.
Symptoms of panic disorder include palpitations,
sweating, trembling, sensation of breathlessness, chest
pain, feeling of choking, nausea, faintness, chills orflushes, and fear of losing control and fear of dying.
4-Narcolepsy: a sleep disorder that causes a sudden loss of muscletone & excessive daytime sleepiness, can be confused with
epilepsy.
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Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)
5-Local Anesthetic Toxicity: Occurs due to either injection of the localagent into a bl. vessel or the administration of excessive amounts.Manifestations of systemic toxicity are those of C.N.S. & C.V.S.
6-Pheochromocytoma: Clinically, there is hypertensive crisis, seizuredisorder or anxiety attacks. Diagnosis is by 24 hrs VMA,metanephrines or unconjugated catecholamines. Adrenallocalization is usually successful with CT or MRI.
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Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)Differential Diagnosis (Cont.)
7-Tetany: Occurs as a part of maternal hypo-parathyroidism.
Diagnosis is confirmed by low ionized calcium & parathormone
levels & by measurement of urinary AMP excretion after
administration of parathormone.
8-Metabolic: Hypoglycemia or hyponatremia.
9-Fulminant hepatic failure: Due to acute fatty liver of pregnancy oracute viral hepatitis.
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ConclusionsConclusions
1-Epileptic woman can get pregnant. They are notdifferent than other women population.
2-Epilepsy and its medications increases the incidenceof malformations 2-3 times normal. However; there is
90% chance of having a normal child.
3-The most common malformations are cleft lip, leftpalate and congenital heart diseases.
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Conclusions (Cont.)Conclusions (Cont.)
4-A woman should not stop AED unless she has nothad seizures for 2 years; gradual discontinuation
can then be attempted.
5-A pregnant should not stops her AED Since mostmalformations develop during the 1st trimester.
6-Current AEDs are considered to be a necessary evil
until newer drugs become available. However, thesafest are: Phenobarbital and phenytoins.
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