Antimanics, also known as mood stabilizers, are a class of medications primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with episodes of depression. These medications help stabilize mood fluctuations and prevent or reduce the severity of manic or depressive episodes. Classification of Antimanics Antimanics can […]
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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 various neurotransmitter systems and ion channels […]
Valproic Acid, also known as Valproate, is a medication and pharmaceutical compound used for its anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing properties. It is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H16O2. Valproic Acid is primarily employed in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain, reducing abnormal electrical activity and […]