anticonvulsive
Stops brain storms
Anticonvulsive describes something that prevents or reduces convulsions—the involuntary muscle contractions characteristic of seizures.
The term applies to medications, treatments, or properties: anticonvulsive therapy, anticonvulsive effects.
Anticonvulsant is the more common synonym, especially as a noun for the drugs themselves.
Brain disorder causing seizures
- fitProper or healthy
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- paroxysmViolent sudden outburst
tonic-clonic · myoclonic · aura · jerking · twitching · grand mal · petit mal · postictal
Drug preventing seizures
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- phenytoinAnticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
benzodiazepine · barbiturate · pill · tablet · capsule · prescription · dose · pharmacology
Impulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- brainwaveSudden clever idea
- electroencephalogramBrain wave recording
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
cortex · hippocampus · neurologist · excitability · GABA · glutamate · sodium channel · cerebral
Stopping something before occurring
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- long-termLasting extended period
- seizure controlManaging sudden electrical brain disturbances
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
Curative mental treatment
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
- monotherapyTreatment with one drug
- drug-resistantUnaffected by medication
Mental check on behavior
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- modulationVarying signals to transmit
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
epilepsy
Brain disorder causing seizures
paroxysm · tonic-clonic · myoclonic · aura · jerking · twitching · grand mal · petit mal · postictal
antiepileptic
Drug preventing seizures
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- phenytoinAnticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
phenobarbital · benzodiazepine · barbiturate · pill · tablet · capsule · prescription · dose · pharmacology · side-effects
neuron
Impulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- brainwaveSudden clever idea
- electroencephalogramBrain wave recording
neurotransmitter · cortex · hippocampus · neurologist · excitability · GABA · glutamate · sodium channel · cerebral · brain activity
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- long-termLasting extended period
- seizure controlManaging sudden electrical brain disturbances
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
- monotherapyTreatment with one drug
drug-resistant · titration · loading dose · surgical intervention
inhibition
Mental check on behavior
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- modulationVarying signals to transmit
anticonvulsivestimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
excitant · amphetamine · caffeine · cocaine
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