Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can vary in type and severity. It is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. Pathophysiology of Epilepsy Epilepsy arises from an …
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Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs): definition, classification, mechanism and side effects
Definition: Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), also known as anti-seizure medications or anticonvulsants, are a class of medications used to prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, which result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. AEDs act on …
Epilepsy: Definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Seizures are episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that lead to various symptoms, ranging from brief periods of unconsciousness to unusual movements or sensations. Etiopathogenesis: 1. Idiopathic (Primary) Epilepsy: No identifiable cause; likely genetic factors play a role. …
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications
Antiarrhythmic drugs are medications designed to prevent, control, or manage abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are disturbances in the normal electrical activity of the heart, which can cause the heart to beat too quickly (tachycardia), too slowly (bradycardia), or irregularly. Classification of Antiarrhythmic drugs Anti-arrhythmic drugs are classified …
Anti-convulsant drugs/ anti-epileptic drugs
Anti-convulsant drugs, also known as anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), are a class of medications designed to prevent or reduce the occurrence of seizures, a hallmark symptom of epilepsy. These drugs act on the central nervous system to stabilise the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to seizures. Anti-convulsant drugs …
Phenytoin – Structure, Uses, Side effects
Phenytoin is a medication commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy and seizures. It is an anticonvulsant, also known as an antiepileptic drug, that works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can help prevent seizures. Phenytoin is particularly effective in controlling partial seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. Phenytoin …
