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Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent seizures in epilepsy and is also used for neuropathic pain, mood stabilization, and migraine prevention.
Antiepileptics (also called anticonvulsants) reduce the frequency and severity of seizures through various mechanisms including sodium channel blockade, GABA enhancement, calcium channel modulation, and synaptic vesicle protein binding.
Used to prevent seizures in epilepsy, and in some cases for neuropathic pain, bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Never stop antiepileptics abruptly — this can trigger status epilepticus. Regular blood monitoring may be required. Report any rash immediately.
Phenytoin
Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent seizures in epilepsy and is also used for neuropathic pain, mood stabilization, and migraine prevention.
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent seizures in epilepsy and is also used for neuropathic pain, mood stabilization, and migraine prevention.
Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent seizures in epilepsy and is also used for neuropathic pain, mood stabilization, and migraine prevention.
Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent seizures in epilepsy and is also used for neuropathic pain, mood stabilization, and migraine prevention.
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