New Approach in the Treatment of Epilepsy: Efficacy of New Antiepileptic Drugs.
- Author:
Dae Hie LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Current concepts of epilepsy;
New AEDs
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants*;
Classification;
Epilepsy*;
Humans;
Seizures
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry
1998;5(2):175-183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
To consider current concepts of epilepsy further, the brief review begins with a discussion of what is epilepsy, discribes multifactorial nature of epileptic disorders, and ends with a presentation of current classifications. A combination of the standard antiepielptic drugs(AEDs) may be necessary to treat intractable seizures, but no studies have been done to indicate an optimal combination. The new AEDs provide alternative choices, but questions remain about the optimal timing and manner of administration. AEDs selection must individualized, no drug of choice can be named for all patients.
