Antiepileptic Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), also called antiseizure medications (ASMs), are medicines used to prevent or reduce seizures in people with epilepsy and certain other conditions. They work through different mechanisms, including blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, modifying calcium channels, enhancing GABA-mediated inhibition, and reducing excitatory neurotransmission. This topic is important for B.Pharm, D.Pharm, GPAT, and pharmacist recruitment … Read more