Antiseizure Medications

Objectives

Etiology of Seizures

Pathophysiology of Epilepsy

Drug Therapy of Seizure Disorders

Mechanisms of Action of Antiseizure Drugs

Classification of Antiseizure Agents

Seizure Types and Drug Classification

Classification of Antiseizure Medications

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Valproic Acid

Ethosuximide

Phenobarbital

Benzodiazepines

Vigabatrin

Lamotrigine

Topiramate

Levetiracetam

Gabapentin & Pregabalin

Status Epilepticus

Adverse Effects and Drug Resistance

Withdrawal of Antiepileptic Drugs (AED)

Antiepileptics and Pregnancy

Comprehensive Overview of Antiseizure Medications

Comprehensive Overview of Antiseizure Medications