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| | © The American Physiological Society - Press Room - Anticonvulsant Drugs Found to Impact On Epileptic Children's ... |
 | | This research demonstrates the consequences of anticonvulsant therapy that may contribute to transient cognitive disabilities (impairments of attention, memory, learning and/or social behavior). | | | Consequently, learning can be defined as the process by which an organism benefits from experience, so that its future behavior differs from that of a comparable organism lacking this experience. | | | Accordingly, a research effort from Brazil has focused on problems in recall information, believing there are a subset of difficulties in learning and memory deficits, probably resulting from anticonvulsant therapy in infancy. |
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http://www.the-aps.org/press/conference/eb/9.htm
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| | Virtual Children's Hospital: Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy |
| | There are now a number of drugs available for this purpose and the overall efficacy of anticonvulsant drug therapy is good. | | | As a result, any anticonvulsant can lead to changes in personality, behavior or learning ability. | | | One further concern is the possibility of adverse effects upon the fetus when anticonvulsant drugs are taken during pregnancy. |
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http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/neurology/anticonvulsantdrugtherapy/anticonvulsant.html
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| | Which Anticonvulsant for Women With Eclampsia? Evidence from the Collaborative Eclampsia Trial |
| | Only 7 women did not have the anticonvulsant that was originally allocated, because of errors in preparing the boxes (3), a clinical decision to give a different anticonvulsant (2) or no anticonvulsant (1), or unfamiliarity with the trial protocol (1). | | | Only 14 women did not have the anticonvulsant that was originally allocated, either because of errors in preparing the boxes (10) or because of a clinical decision to give a different anticonvulsant (3) or no anticonvulsant (1). | | | Standard practice is to use anticonvulsants to control the immediate fit and prevent further seizures, but the choice of anticonvulsant is controversial. |
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http://smi-web.stanford.edu/people/purcell/docs/rsch-lnct-95287707.html
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| | Anticonvulsant Screening Program: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | These efforts are directed toward anticonvulsant drug development and discovery of new mechanisms of drug action. | | | In 1968, in view of the fact that no new therapeutic candidates were available in the U.S., NINDS conducted a series of six controlled clinical trials on European drugs. | | | An equally important outcome of this support was the development of expertise, new methodologies, and trial designs for investigating anticonvulsant drugs. |
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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/funding/research/asp
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| | Welcome to Raley's and Bel Air |
| | Vitamin D metabolism and anticonvulsant therapy: effect of sunshine on incidence of osteomalacia. | | | Another study of 450 people in Florida taking anticonvulsants found that few had drug-induced bone disease. | | | Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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http://www.raleys.com/cfapps/healthnotesra/healthnotes.cfm?org=raleys&ContentID=1082009
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| | Millipore - Technical Library - Assay of Free Anticonvulsant Drugs |
| | When patient response to anticonvulsant drug therapy does not correspond to the measured total drug concentration, knowledge of the unbound drug concentration enables the clinician to make appropriate adjustments of the patient's therapeutic regimen. | | | This, of course, can considerably affect how the patient responds to the drug as well as the physician's approach and adjustment of drug therapy. | | | Assay of Free Anticonvulsant Drugs With separation by Centrifree® Micropartition Device |
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http://www.millipore.com/publications.nsf/1f3ab1fbeb242122852568f100544597/ea44460a87676c1b852568c800604ee8?OpenDocument
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| | EAGO Newsletter |
| | The two newer second-line anticonvulsant therapies (gabapentin and lamotrigine) do not appear to be teratogenic in animal studies. | | | Women of child bearing age need to be counselled and told to seek advice about their anticonvulsant therapy should they wish to become pregnant. | | | There are various theories which try to explain why anticonvulsant drugs are teratogenic. |
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http://www.obgyn.net/eago/art08.htm
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| | Side effects of anticonvulsant medications |
| | Since anticonvulsant medications decrease the intestinal absorption of calcium, individuals taking these medications are at increased risk of developing a calcium deficiency. | | | The majority of this vitamin’s supply is synthesised in the body by the "friendly" bacteria normally present in the intestine. | | | It is therefore vital that you discuss your unique needs with your health care professional. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/journal/GregoryJdeMontfort/SideEffectsofAnticonvulsantMedications.htm
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| | New This Month — The Family Health Guide |
| | This study suggests birth defects are caused by anticonvulsant drugs and not by epilepsy itself. | | | However, the infants of mothers with epilepsy who were not treated with anticonvulsant drugs were at no greater risk of birth defects then infants of mothers without epilepsy. | | | A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined newborns for birth defects related to anticonvulsant drugs. |
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http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/NTMarchive/1101.shtml
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| | Anticonvulsant drugs for management of pain: a systematic review -- McQuay et al. 311 (7012): 1047 -- BMJ |
| | of anticonvulsants used to treat pain produced by other drugs. | | | TABLE I--Reports of anticonvulsant drugs used for pain relief that were excluded from analysis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Anticonvulsant Pain condition Reason for exclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arieff et al | | | Four anticonvulsant drugs were used: carbamazepine in 10 of |
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http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/311/7012/1047
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| | Bipolar Disorder Treatment With Anticonvulsant Medication |
| | Anticonvulsants work by calming hyperactivity in the brain in various ways. | | | Each anticonvulsant acts on the brain in slightly different ways, so your experience may differ depending on the drug you take. | | | Be sure to tell your doctor about any drugs, herbs, or supplements you take. |
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http://my.webmd.com/content/article/102/106786.htm
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| | U.S. Anticonvulsant Medications Markets: Indicated and Off-Label Uses |
| | Meanwhile, "off-label" applications such as the treatment of chronic pain or bipolar disorder are generating important new opportunities for market participants. | | | "A number of second-generation anticonvulsants offer significant improvements in efficacy, tolerability, and ease of dosing for epileptics," says the analyst responsible for this study. | | | Although medications to treat epilepsy have been available for decades, significant advances in medical products and technologies have occurred only within the past five years. |
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http://www.mindbranch.com/catalog/print_product_page.jsp?code=R1-2044
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| | Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome |
| | Interim anticonvulsant therapy, as previously discussed, should be guided by avoiding similar or interactive antiepileptic drugs (Table 2). | | | Neurology, dermatology, and hematology- oncology consultants helped to point out controversial areas. | | | Certain anticonvulsant medications have a high degree of cross-reactivity, the incidence of AHS is higher among first-degree relatives, and the disorder mimics systemic infection. |
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http://www.familypractice.com/journal/2000/v13.n05/1305.07/art-1305.07.htm
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| | Anticonvulsants |
| | Anticonvulsant drugs are an important part of the treatment program for epilepsy. | | | Physicians may also prescribe certain anticonvulsant drugs for other conditions, including bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and migraine headaches | | | Anticonvulsant drugs include such medicines as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene). |
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http://www.psyweb.com/Glossary/anticon.jsp
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| | Anticonvulsant Medications, Hydantoin Derivatives |
| | The effect of the anticonvulsants phenobarbital and diphenylhydantoin on intestinal absorption of calcium. | | | Elevated concentrations of homocysteine in antiepileptic drug treatment. | | | Calcium and folic acid absorption in patients taking anticonvulsant drugs. |
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http://www.metagenics.com/resources/imc/OneMedicineCons/ConsDepletions/AnticonvulsantMedicationsHydantoinDerivativescl.html
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| | British Journal of Pharmacology - Abstract of article: The anticonvulsant actions of ![]() |
| | The effects of caramiphen on I/O relationships mimicked those of the established anticonvulsant adenosine; in contrast, adenosine evoked an increase in PPF ratios. | | | Rather, anticonvulsant activity more likely reflects functional NMDA receptor antagonism and/or blockade of high voltage-activated Ca channels, effects which are associated with micromolar concentrations of the test compounds. | | | Modulation of GABAergic inhibitory mechanisms may also contribute to the anticonvulsant properties of caramiphen. |
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http://www.nature.com/bjp/journal/v124/n5/abs/0701902a.html
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| | Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsants |
| | Anticonvulsants speed up breakdown of vitamin K, leading to deficiency and bleeding. | | | Anticonvulsants may deplete biotin by competeing for absorption. | | | High levels of folate may increase breakdown of phenytoin (which may cause excess seizures) |
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http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Drugs/Anticonvulsant.html
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| | Anticonvulsant activity of GBR-12909 and citalopram characterized - Limbic Seizure : Epilepsy.com |
| | For additional information, contact Y. Michotte, Free University of Brussels, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Drug Analysis and Drug Information, Experimental Pharmacology Research Group, Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium. | | | Non-selective actions curtailing glutamatergic activity may further be responsible for the unexpected anticonvulsant effects at predicted proconvulsant concentrations. | | | Clinckers and colleagues published the results of their research in Neuropharmacology (Anticonvulsant action of GBR-12909 and citalopram against acute experimentally induced limbic seizures. |
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http://www.epilepsy.com/newsfeed/pr_1108132209.html
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| | Family Pratice News: Reevaluate Anticonvulsant Use In Pregnant Epilepsy Patients |
| | Pregnant women with epilepsy who re main on anticonvulsant therapy may need an even higher dose of their medication. | | | Family Pratice News: Reevaluate Anticonvulsant Use In Pregnant Epilepsy Patients | | | Anticonvulsant drugs also lower serum folate level, probably by decreasing absorption, so these patients also may need extra folate, Dr. Niebyl told this newspaper. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BJI/is_10_31/ai_76004522
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| | Anticonvulsant Effects of Coriandrum Sativum L. Seed Extracts in Mice |
| | The mechanism of the anticonvulsant effect of C. | | | Coriander (vernacular Geshniz) seeds have been traditionally used in Iranian medicine for their carminative, diuretic and anticonvulsant effects. | | | Anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory activity of natural plant coumarins and triterepenoids. |
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http://www.ams.ac.ir/AIM/0034/hosseinzadeh0034.html
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| | Anticonvulsant lead compound identified - Drug Development : Epilepsy.com |
| | Anticonvulsant lead compound identified - Drug Development : Epilepsy.com | | | Dimmock and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry (Anticonvulsants containing the N-(3-aryl-2-propenoyl) amido pharmacophore. | | | Molecular modeling was utilized in order to compare the positions of a phenyl ring in relation to amidic groups in representative compounds in series (1-3) with previously reported anticonvulsant agents, according to the report. |
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http://www.epilepsy.com/newsfeed/pr_1098451801.html
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| | Anticonvulsant Index page |
| | Review of Epilepsy treatment - BMJ Jan 99 | | | New antiepileptic drugs - review - Postgrad Med July 97 | | | Choice of anticonvulsant in different type of seizures - BMJ Jan 99 |
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http://neuroland.com/sz/anticon
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| | Merriam-Webster Online |
| | For More Information on "anticonvulsant" go to Britannica.com | | | Get the Top 10 Search Results for "anticonvulsant" |
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http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=anticonvulsant
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