Pharmacology of Antiepileptic Drugs
Pharmacology of Antiepileptic Drugs
Pharmacology of Antiepileptic Drugs
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<strong>Antiepileptic</strong> Drug<br />
A drug which decreases the frequency and/or<br />
severity <strong>of</strong> seizures in people with epilepsy<br />
Treats the symptom <strong>of</strong> seizures, not the<br />
underlying epileptic condition<br />
Goal—maximize quality <strong>of</strong> life by minimizing<br />
seizures and adverse drug effects<br />
Currently no “anti-epileptogenic” drugs<br />
available