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Partial Seizures Learning Center

CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
Source:GOLD
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
Source:GOLD
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
Source:GOLD
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
Source:GOLD
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant, specific analgesic for trigeminal neuralgia; structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants.
Source:AHFS
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol) may be administered to cancer patients as a pain medicine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to reduce or suppress seizures . The medication is also commonly prescribed to relieve certain neurogenic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia . This drug decreases abnormal electrical impulses through nerv...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that is structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine . In the United States, carbamazepine is sold under the trade names Tegretol and Carbatrol.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
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Phenytoin is a hydantoin-derivative anticonvulsant.
Source:AHFS
Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant, a drug that acts to prevent seizures. In the United States, phenytoin is sold under the brand name Dilantin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.
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Phenyltriazine anticonvulsant; structurally unrelated to other currently available anticonvulsants.
Source:AHFS
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of epilepsy . Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain, causing seizures . Lamotrigine is usually reserved for dif...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant drug commonly used to prevent seizures . It is also used as a mood stabilizer in some people with bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder. In the United States, lamotrigine is available under the trade name of Lamictal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain.
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; structurally related to the inhibitory CNS neurotransmitter GABA.
Source:AHFS
Gabapentin is a prescription drug that was initially approved to help manage epilepsy . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved gabapentin for treatment of the nerve pain that sometimes accompanies herpes infections. Gabapentin is...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Gabapentin is indicated to be used in combination with other anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) drugs for the management of partial seizure types. Gabapentin should not be used alone for the treatment of seizures unless the patient cannot tolerate othe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches.
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TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches.
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Anticonvulsant and antimigraine agent; sulfamate-substituted derivative of D- fructose; differs structurally from other currently available anticonvulsant agents.
Source:AHFS
Topiramate is an anticonvulsant indicated for the control of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy (a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder which c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches.
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VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches.
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VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches.
Source:GOLD
VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.
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Valproic acid (the active moiety), valproate sodium, and divalproex sodium are carboxylic acid-derivative anticonvulsants; also antimanic, other psychotherapeutic, and antimigraine agents.
Source:AHFS
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) drug. In the United States, valproic acid is also known as valproate, and is sold under the brand name Depakene.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain. Valproic acid is closely related to divalproex sodium an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures.
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LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures.
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LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures.
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LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; a pyrrolidine derivative.
Source:AHFS
Levetiracetam is an anti-epileptic drug (AED). It is often used in combination with other medications in the treatment of epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures.
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant agent; structurally related to carbamazepine.
Source:AHFS
TIAGABINE (ty AG a been) is used to control partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; a nipecotic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
Tiagabine is an anticonvulsant medication indicated for the control of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy . Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain, causing seizures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
ZONISAMIDE (zoe NIS a mide) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; a sulfonamide.
Source:AHFS
Zonisamide is an anti-convulsant used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PREGABALIN (pre GAB a lin) is used to treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to control seizures in epilepsy.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; structurally related to the inhibitory CNS neurotransmitter GABA; also possesses analgesic activity.
Source:AHFS
CLORAZEPATE (klor AZ e pate) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety. It also used to treat alcohol withdrawal and certain types of seizures.
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CLORAZEPATE (klor AZ e pate) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety. It also used to treat alcohol withdrawal and certain types of seizures.
Source:GOLD
Benzodiazepine. Anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant.
Source:AHFS
Clorazepate is a medication that belongs to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines—a group of pharmacologically active compounds used to produce a calming effect by relieving anxiety and tension. In the United States, clorazepate is sold under b...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
FELBAMATE (fel BAM ate) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is only for people who have not responded to other therapy.
Source:GOLD
FELBAMATE (fel BAM ate) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is only for people who have not responded to other therapy.
Source:GOLD
Anticonvulsant; a dicarbamate derivative.
Source:AHFS
Felbamate is an anticonvulsant indicated for the control of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
PHENOBARBITAL (fee noe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It may be used to help you sleep or may be used to help control seizures.
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PHENOBARBITAL (fee noe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It may be used to help you sleep or may be used to help control seizures.
Source:GOLD
Barbiturate; anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant.
Source:AHFS
Phenobarbital is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, and insomnia. Phenobarbital overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison ...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate, a drug that has sedative and hypnotic effects. The drug is classed as a central nervous system agent and subclassed as an anticonvulsant (antiseizure).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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