Medication For Epilepsy
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Medication For Epilepsy
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Author : Epilepsy Society
language : en
Publisher: Epilepsy Society
Release Date : 2014-01-31
Medication For Epilepsy written by Epilepsy Society and has been published by Epilepsy Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-31 with categories.
Medication booklet The booklet covers issues around taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) for epilepsy. The information applies to all ages. It covers topics such as: •what AEDs are and what they do; •how AEDs are chosen; •how treatment is started; •making decisions about taking medication or not; •side effects and interactions; •medication adherence including reasons why someone might not want to, or be able to take, medicines, what might help to take medication including practical things like drug wallets and pill crushers, and strategies for remembering medication; •treatment plans; •how medication is monitored; and •what happens if medication does not work.
The Treatment Of Epilepsy
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Author : Simon Shorvon
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-07-14
The Treatment Of Epilepsy written by Simon Shorvon and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-14 with Medical categories.
A practical reference to the medical and surgicaltreatment of epilepsy The third edition of The Treatment of Epilepsy has beenthoroughly updated. It is a reference work, but has a strongpractical bias, and is designed to assist neurologists,neurosurgeons and other clinicians at all levels who are involvedin the treatment of patients with epilepsy. It is a definitivesource of clinical information to guide clinical practice andrational therapy. Written and edited by leading experts, many actively involvedwith the International League Against Epilepsy, this newedition: covers the recent advances in the principles and approaches toepilepsy therapy, the introduction of new drugs and the developmentof new surgical techniques contains 26 completely new chapters and 61 newcontributors includes pharmacological properties and prescribing informationfor all drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy features the important contribution of a new editor JeromeEngel Jr, Professor of Neurology at the University of CaliforniaSchool of Medicine in Los Angeles.
The Epilepsies
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Author : Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2005
The Epilepsies written by Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Medical categories.
This book gives an exhaustive account of the classification and management of epileptic disorders. It provides clear didactic guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of epileptic syndromes and seizures through thirteen chapters, complemented by a pharmacopoeia and CD ROM of video-EEGs.
Handbook Of Epilepsy Treatment
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Author : Simon Shorvon
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-12-03
Handbook Of Epilepsy Treatment written by Simon Shorvon and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-03 with Medical categories.
Make your way through the epilepsy maze Epilepsy is a complex neurological condition. There are many modern treatment options, and treatment should nowadays be tailored to an individual patient. But identification of the best therapy can be a labyrinthine process. The Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment provides a practical pathfinder for treating epilepsy based on published evidence and the author’s 30 years of specialist clinical experience. Direct in style but comprehensive in content, with ample tables and summaries, the Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment covers: Treatment of the different forms and causes of epilepsy Treatment in the different commonly encountered clinical situations Treatment in children, in adults, in the elderly, in women, in epilepsy syndromes and in those with special needs and requirements Epilepsy drugs – their pharmacology, kinetics, side effects, effectiveness and practical usage in the clinic Epilepsy surgery – the various types, the indications, assessment and outcome A succinct pharmacopeia summarizes the entire range of anti-epileptic medications with emphasis on effective prescribing in the clinical setting. The Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment will help you and your patient find the best path to control epilepsy for each individual’s situation.
Wyllie S Treatment Of Epilepsy
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Author : Elaine Wyllie
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 2012-02-17
Wyllie S Treatment Of Epilepsy written by Elaine Wyllie and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-17 with Medical categories.
In one convenient source, this book provides a broad, detailed, and cohesive overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options. For this Fifth Edition, the editors have replaced or significantly revised approximately 30 to 50 percent of the chapters, and have updated all of them. Dr. Wyllie has invited three new editors: Gregory Cascino, MD, FAAN, at Mayo Clinic, adult epileptologist with special expertise in neuroimaging; Barry Gidal, PharmD, at University of Wisconsin, a pharmacologist with phenomenal expertise in antiepileptic medications; and Howard Goodkin, MD, PhD, a pediatric neurologist at the University of Virginia. A fully searchable companion website will include the full text online and supplementary material such as seizure videos, additional EEG tracings, and more color illustrations.
The Treatment Of Epilepsy
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Author : Elaine Wyllie
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 2006
The Treatment Of Epilepsy written by Elaine Wyllie and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Medical categories.
Serving as a reference on the epilepsies, this fourth edition provides an overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options. It brings together the vital work in the neurosciences, genetics, electroencephalography, pediatric and adult neurology, neuropharmacology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. It also talks about epilepsy surgery.
Orphan Drugs In Epilepsy
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Author : M. Nikanorova
language : en
Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext
Release Date : 2013-09-18
Orphan Drugs In Epilepsy written by M. Nikanorova and has been published by John Libbey Eurotext this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-18 with categories.
All the necessary information on 6 molecules called “orphan drugs” used in the treatment of some epileptic syndromes. More than half of epilepsies start before the age of 20 years and nearly 25% of them are refractory. Two problems arise: - It is essential to treat them so that brain development continues as normally as possible. - There are few drugs available. This work outlines 6 molecules in detail that are specifically used in epileptic encephalopathies. Every aspect of these molecules is discussed, including drug development, indication, efficacy, cost, etc. Drafted by international experts in the field of epileptology, this book provides all the necessary information on orphan drugs and their clinical use.
Antiepileptic Drugs
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Author : Ali A. Asadi-Pooya
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
Antiepileptic Drugs written by Ali A. Asadi-Pooya and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Medical categories.
This concise handbook provides up-to-date clinical guidance on effective selection, prescription, and usage of antiepileptic drugs for patients with epilepsy in various medical conditions. This text discusses choosing drugs when faced with various medical comorbidities; how to correctly prescribe, titrate, and taper drugs; how to monitor drug efficacy and side effects; how to diagnose and manage toxicity; and how antiepileptic drugs interact with other medications. This text fills an unmet need as a practical, patient-oriented reference and leads to improved patient care. This is the perfect guide for physicians looking to ensure safe practices in antiepileptic drug therapy.
New Antiepileptic Drugs
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Author : Francesco Pisani
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company
Release Date : 1991
New Antiepileptic Drugs written by Francesco Pisani and has been published by Elsevier Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Medical categories.
The pharmacological fight against epilepsy began many centuries ago when Hippocrates discovered that the cause of epilepsy is natural, as opposed to supernatural and, as a consequence, must be treated with a natural remedy. Even though science has significantly progressed since that era, the challenge to find remedies for epilepsy is ever present. The aim of this particular volume is to offer an up-to-date review of the most recent advances in antiepileptic drug development, considered from various viewpoints: (i) general, by taking into account the size of refractory epilepsy and its related problems; (ii) experimental, by exploring the mechanisms of epileptogenesis and the possiblility of influencing it through drugs, and (iii) clinical, by describing the results obtained with compounds currently at an advanced stage of testing.
Effectiveness And Safety Of Antiepileptic Medications In Patients With Epilepsy
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Author : U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2013-04-16
Effectiveness And Safety Of Antiepileptic Medications In Patients With Epilepsy written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-16 with Medical categories.
Epilepsy is a clinical phenomenon in which a person has recurrent seizures due to a chronic underlying process. Approximately 1 to 3 percent of people in the United States will develop epilepsy over the course of their lives. Epilepsy begins most commonly during the first 9 years of life, plateaus over the next 30 years, dips in patients 40 to 59 years of age, and then rises again in the elderly. Seizures in epilepsy can result in status epilepticus, a life-threatening unrelenting seizure, or can result in car accidents or falls that can lead to morbidity or mortality. In addition, uncontrolled seizures can result in patients losing their jobs or driving privileges. The main three types of seizures in patients with epilepsy include partial, generalized, and unclassified. There are several distinct subtypes of seizures. Since 1993, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several newer antiepileptic drugs (felbamate, gabapentin, lacosamide, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, pregabalin, rufinamide, tiagabine, topiramate, vigabatrin, zonisamide) for the treatment of epilepsy. This offered clinicians and patients many new options over the older antiepileptic medications that were approved between 1953 and 1983 (phenytoin, 1953; primidone, 1954; ethosuximide, 1960; carbamazepine, 1968; clonazepam, 1975; divalproex, 1978; valproic acid, 1983). The comparative benefits and harms of older versus newer antiepileptic drugs have been assessed in numerous randomized controlled trials with varying results. Another important issue in the management of epilepsy is generic substitution of innovator antiepileptic medications. The American Academy of Neurology has issued two position papers stating that there is concern with generic antiepileptic medication substitution and that physicians should specifically approve all generic substitutions. . The Italian League Against Epilepsy established a working group on generic products in epilepsy treatment. It concluded that generic medications offer a valuable and cost-effective choice in the management of epilepsy but that generic substitution is not recommended in patients who achieve seizure remission on an innovator product. The FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists do not share the view that antiepileptic medications, or other narrow therapeutic index medications (medications where the difference between the minimum effective and minimum toxic concentrations are close together), should be treated differently as it pertains to generic substitution. This CER utilized data on benefits and harms from direct comparative studies of newer versus older or innovator versus generic antiepileptic medications in patients with epilepsy. Key Question 1: In patients with epilepsy, what is the comparative effectiveness/efficacy of antiepileptic medications on health outcomes: mortality, hospitalizations, office/emergency department visits, composite endpoint of medical service utilization, health-related quality of life, seizures, secondary seizure injury, status epilepticus, loss of driver's license, and loss of employment? Key Question 2: In patients with epilepsy, what is the comparative effectiveness/efficacy of antiepileptic medications on intermediate outcomes: pharmacokinetics, the comparative dose of medication needed to control seizures, and switchback rates? Key Question 3: In patients with epilepsy, what is the comparative impact of antiepileptic medications on serious adverse events such as neurological adverse effects, hypotension, rash, suicidal ideation, mood and cognition, bone density, and cosmetic adverse effects? Key Question 4: In patients with epilepsy, what are the comparative benefits or harms for antiepileptic medications in subgroups of patients differentiated by seizure etiology, seizure type, gender, ethnicity, patient age, and patient pharmacogenetic profile; and by types of antiepileptic medication?