antiepileptic
Controls brain storms
Antiepileptic describes medications or treatments that prevent or reduce epileptic seizures: antiepileptic drugs, antiepileptic therapy.
As a noun, an antiepileptic is such a medication: The doctor prescribed a new antiepileptic.
Also called anticonvulsant, though antiepileptic is preferred in clinical contexts since not all seizures involve convulsions.
Anticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
- anticonvulsantDrug preventing seizures
benzodiazepine · barbiturate · broad-spectrum · narrow-spectrum · first-generation · second-generation
Anticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
- cannabidiolNon-psychoactive hemp compound
Forcible taking or convulsion
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
cortex · GABA · glutamate · excitability · inhibition · threshold · kindling · postictal
Measured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- genericNot brand-name
- brandCompany's product line name
formulary · refill · tablet · capsule · dispense · copay · insurance · contraindications
Sudden involuntary muscle contractions
- tonic-clonicSeizure with rigidity and convulsions
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
- absenceState of not being
- focalOf a central point
generalized · grand mal · petit mal · aura · spasm · twitching · postictal · threshold
Synaptic chemical messenger
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
inhibition · excitability · membrane · potentiation · blockade · modulation · binding · neuronal
Capacity to cause harm
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- electroencephalographyCerebral activity measurement technique
- CBCCanada's public broadcaster
steady-state · adjustment · follow-up · neurologist · tolerability · efficacy · response
Preventive medical treatment
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- drug-resistantUnaffected by medication
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
remission · tapering · discontinuation · adjunctive · first-line · second-line
phenytoin
Anticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
anticonvulsant · benzodiazepine · barbiturate · broad-spectrum · narrow-spectrum · first-generation · second-generation
phenytoin
Anticonvulsant blocking sodium channels
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
seizure
Forcible taking or convulsion
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
synapse · cortex · GABA · glutamate · excitability · inhibition · threshold · kindling · postictal · focal
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- genericNot brand-name
brand · formulary · refill · tablet · capsule · dispense · copay · insurance · contraindications · interactions
convulsion
Sudden involuntary muscle contractions
- tonic-clonicSeizure with rigidity and convulsions
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
- absenceState of not being
focal · generalized · grand mal · petit mal · aura · spasm · twitching · postictal · threshold · breakthrough
neurotransmitter
Synaptic chemical messenger
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
receptor · inhibition · excitability · membrane · potentiation · blockade · modulation · binding · neuronal · voltage-gated
toxicity
Capacity to cause harm
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- electroencephalographyCerebral activity measurement technique
CBC · steady-state · adjustment · follow-up · neurologist · tolerability · efficacy · response
prophylaxis
Preventive medical treatment
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- drug-resistantUnaffected by medication
refractory · remission · tapering · discontinuation · adjunctive · first-line · second-line
lobectomy
Surgical removal of lobe
antiepilepticconvulsant
Seizure-causing substance
stimulant · strychnine · methamphetamine · cocaine · caffeine
- antiepileptic drugsMedications controlling seizure disorders