Post Tagged with: "antiepileptic"

Clonazepam (Clonazepam) Drug Study
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Clonazepam (Clonazepam) Drug Study

Clonazepam’s exact mechanisms not understood; benzodiazepines potentiate the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Published by on 02/01/2012 7:10 pm
Valproic Acid
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Valproic Acid

Mechanism of action not understood: antiepileptic activity may be related to the metabolism of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA; divalproex sodium is a compound containing equal proportions of valproic acid and sodium valproate.

Published by on 01/09/2012 7:00 am
Gabapentin
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Gabapentin

Generic Name: gabapentin Brand Name: Apo-Gabapentin (CAN), Gen-Gabapentin (CAN), Neurontin Other Info: Pregnancy Category C Drug class: Antiepileptic Therapeutic actions Mechanism of action not understood; antiepileptic activity may be related to its ability to inhibit polysynaptic responses and block posttetanic potentiation. Indications Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in adults [...]

Published by on 01/07/2012 7:00 am
Diazepam
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Diazepam

Exact mechanisms of action not understood; acts mainly at the limbic system and reticular formation; may act in spinal cord and at supraspinal sites to produce skeletal muscle relaxation; potentiates the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiolytic effects occur at doses well below those necessary to cause sedation, ataxia; has little effect on cortical function.

Published by on 12/22/2011 1:07 am