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Antiepileptic Drug

Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels

Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels Used for Epilepsy.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

This action stabilizes neuronal membranes and prevents the spread of the seizure activity.

Approved indications

• Epilepsy

Common side effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea

Key clinical trials

• Relationship Between Neuropathic Pain and Geriatric Assessment Parameters in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older
• Investigating Epilepsy: Screening and Evaluation
• Prospective Study of Postictal Psychotic Symptoms Occuring After Video-EEG Monitoring in Focal Epilepsies (NA)
• Effect of Epilepsy and Antiepileptic Drug Therapy on Gastric Motility and Emptying With Point-Of-Care Gastric Ultrasound
• Pharmacotherapy in Conjunction With Lifestyle Counseling for Management of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery (PHASE4)
• Neurophysiological Effects of Medication Tapering During Treatment With Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Short Versus Long-term Levetiracetam in Brain Tumors (PHASE3)
• Levetiracetam Versus Phenobarbitone for the Treatment of Neonatal Seizures in a Tertiary Care Hospital. (NA)

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