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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Definition of 'Anticonvulsants'

Drugs used to prevent SEIZURES or reduce their severity.

Common names: Anticonvulsants; Anticonvulsant Drugs; Drugs, Anticonvulsant; Anticonvulsive Drugs; Drugs, Anticonvulsive; Anticonvulsive Agents; Agents, Anticonvulsive; Antiepileptic Agents; Agents, Antiepileptic; Antiepileptic Drugs; Drugs, Antiepileptic; Antiepileptics

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Cross-sensitivity of skin rashes with antiepileptic drug use.

2 Nov 2008 OBJECTIVE: To determine rates of cross-sensitivity of rash among commonly used antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in patients with epilepsy. METHODS: The incidence of AED-related rash was determined in 1875 outpatients (> or =12 years), taking ... Read more...


[Refractory status epilepticus in two children with lethal rhabdomyolysis]

11 Oct 2008 We are reporting two cases of SE with lethal rhabdomyolysis. Both were treated according to the guidelines on antiepileptic drug management by the Danish Paediatric Society, with one and two hours' delay, respectively. Intubation and midazolam ... Read more...


The effect of amitriptyline, gabapentin, and carbamazepine on morphine-induced hypercarbia in rabbits.

29 Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Severe exacerbation of chronic neuropathic pain often requires morphine in patients already treated with drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants, carbamazepine and gabapentin. However, it is unclear if a combination of these drugs ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Anticonvulsants'

Definition: Drugs used to prevent SEIZURES or reduce their severity.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D000927

Alternative terms: Anticonvulsants; Anticonvulsant Drugs; Drugs, Anticonvulsant; Anticonvulsive Drugs; Drugs, Anticonvulsive; Anticonvulsive Agents; Agents, Anticonvulsive; Antiepileptic Agents; Agents, Antiepileptic; Antiepileptic Drugs; Drugs, Antiepileptic; Antiepileptics;

Related Mesh Headings: Seizures;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D27.505.954.427.080;

Technical Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also CONVULSIONS /drug ther

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