Treatment Of Epilepsy

Treatment Of Epilepsy

Question 1. Enumerate The Drugs Used In The Treatment Of Epilepsy.
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Write A Short Note On Anti­Epileptics.
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Antiepileptic Drugs

Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant Medication for Seizure Control

Antiepileptic Drugs List – Drugs used in the treatment of Epilepsy:

• Barbituarate: Phenobarbitone
• Deoxybarbiturate: Primidone
• Hydantoin: Phenytoin, fosphenytoin
• Iminostilbene: Carbemazepine, oxcarbazepine
• Succinimide: Ethosuximide
• Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid: Valproic acid, Divalproex
• Benzodiazepines: clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, clobazam
• Phenyltriazine: Lamotrigine
• Cyclic GABA Analogue: Gabapentin
• Newer Drugs: Vigabatrin, topiramate, tiagabine, zonisamide, levetiracetam.

Phenytoin: Uses, Mechanism of Action, and Side Effects

Since phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug.

Question 2. Describe The Pharmacological Actions, Adverse Effects, And Uses Of Drugs Used In Grand­Mal Epilepsy.
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Write A Short Note On Anti­Epileptics.
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