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Chapter-10 Anticonvulsants

BOOK TITLE: Nursing Drug Dosages and their Calculations

Author
1. Chattri GL
ISBN
9789386261076
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14225_11
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Metro Multispeciality Hospital and Seth Mannulal Jagannath Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Mahakoshal Hospital, Seth Mannulal Jagannathdas Trust Hospital and Research Centre and Metro Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Anticonvulsant, barbiturate, benzodiazepine, hydantoins, valproate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine

Abstract

Anticonvulsant medication is the mainstay of treatment for seizures, although the choice of anticonvulsant drug varies with different seizure types and epileptic syndromes. Anticonvulsants include barbiturates, benzodiazepines, hydantoins, valproates, and miscellaneous. Barbiturates include phenobarbital and thiopental. Benzodiazepines include clobazam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, and midazolam. Hydantoins include fosphenytoin and phenytoin. Miscellaneous include acetazolamide, carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, pregabalin, topiramate, and zonisamide. Uses, dosages, and side effects of all these drugs are also covered in this chapter.

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