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What is the purpose of anticonvulsants?
Although there is no cure for the disorder, anticonvulsants are often effective in controlling the seizures associated with epilepsy.
Where can one find more information about anticonvulsants?
One can find information about anticonvulsants from a variety of medical websites online. WebMD and the Mayo Clinic both provide information on anticonvulsants. MEDSort is another website which is dedicated to information on different drugs.
Which anxiolytics that can also be used as anticonvulsants?
clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
What are the contraindications for anticonvulsants?
Anticonvulsants may not be suitable for persons with a history of stroke , anemia, thyroid, liver, depressed kidney function, diabetes mellitus, severe gastro-intestional disorders, porphyria, lupus , some forms of mental illness, high blood pressure.
What are succinamides?
Succinamides are a sub-class of anticonvulsants , indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy.
What medication class is most commonly known to have medication errors and the increased potential for overdose?
Anticonvulsants
What are the side effects of Oxazolindinediones?
Dizziness , nausea, and drowsiness are the most frequently reported side effects of anticonvulsants.
What medication classes is most commonly found to have the potential for medication errors and the increased potential for overdose?
anticonvulsants
What are some side effects of hydantoins?
Drowsiness and dizziness are the most frequently reported side effects of anticonvulsants.
What drug class is gabapentin in?
Gabapentin (neurotonin) is in a drug class called anticonvulsants.
What injection site should be used to administer nerve agent antidote and anticonvulsants auto-injections?
Upper Outer thigh.
What are Oxazolindinediones?
anticonvulsants , indicated for the treatment of absence seizures (sometimes called petit mal seizures) associated with epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
