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Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are designed to modify the structures and processes involved in the development of a seizure, including neurons, ion channels, receptors, glia, and inhibitory or excitatory synapses.
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What are antiepileptic drugs?
Antiepileptic drugs are all drugs used to treat or prevent convulsions, as in epilepsy.
Which antiepileptic drugs that can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia?
carbamazepine
Which antiepileptic drugs that can induce osteoporosis as its side effect?
with prolonged use of Phenobarbitone.
Latest methods of screening methods for Antiepileptic drugs?
High Performance Liquid Chromatography can be used for the estimation ofmost of the antiepilleptic drugs
What are the drug excreted by sweat in the body?
Drugs that excrate in sweat are antiepileptic ,beta lactum antibiotics
What are the side effects of antiepileptic drugs?
ataxiavertigogum hypertrophyhirsutismmegaloblastic anemia (due to folic acid deficiency)
Which antiepileptic drugs that can also be used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia?
Gabapentine (new generation of AEDs)
What is an antiepileptic?
An antiepileptic is a drug or agent used to prevent epileptic seizures.
What is the role of anticonvulsants?
Anticonvulsants , which are also called antiepileptic drugs , are considered first-line preventive treatment for migraine. These drugs work by enhancing the neurotransmission of gamma amino-butyric acid, or GABA.
Who is the manufacturer of Keppra Drugs?
Keppra is an antiepileptic drug manufactured by UCB Inc. Aside from Keppra, UBC Inc. also manufactures and distributes more than 27 drugs in the United States.
How much do antiepileptic drugs generally cost?
That depends on the drug, the pharmacy, your health plan (if you have one), and whether a generic version of the drug is available. Prices can vary widely.
How do antiepileptic drugs affect the skin?
Certain antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) do affect the skin. For example, some people on carbamazepine (Tegretol) develop skin rashes with excessive sun exposure. With regard to lamotrigine (Lamictal), a very small percentage of individuals develop a rash (usually within the first week of use) that can be serious if the medication is not immediately discontinued (e.g. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome). There are others that can affect the skin, as well.
