Antiseizure drugs classification

The antiseizure drugs described in this chapter are also used in patients with febrile seizures or with seizures occurring as part of an acute illness such as meningitis. The term "epilepsy" is not usually applied to such patients unless chronic seizures develop later. Seizures are occasionally caused by an acute underlying toxic or metabolic disorder, in which case appropriate therapy should be directed toward the specific abnormality, eg, hypocalcemia. In most cases of epilepsy, however, the choice of medication depends on the empiric seizure classification. 

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF ANTISEIZURE DRUGS SEIZURE CLASSIFICATION... 

Clinical Pharmacology of Antiseizure Drugs Seizure Classification... 

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