Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes

The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurrence of epileptic seizures. The goal of an anticonvulsant is to suppress the rapid and excessive firing of neurons that start a seizure. Failing this, a good anticonvulsant would prevent the spread of the seizure within the brain and offer protection against excitotoxic effects that can result in brain damage. An excellent anticonvulsant would have fe ...

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• Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes
• Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols
• Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates
• Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines
• Anticonvulsant - Bromides
• Anticonvulsant - Carbamates
• Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides
• Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids
• Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives
• Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs
• Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins
• Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones
• Anticonvulsant - Propionates
• Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones
• Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines
• Anticonvulsant - Succinimides
• Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides
• Anticonvulsant - Triazines
• Anticonvulsant - Ureas
• Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Barbiturates Barbiturates are drugs that acts as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. The following are classified as anticonvulsants: Phenobarbital (1912). See also the related drug primidone. Methylphenobarbital (1935). Known as mephobarbital in the US. No longer marketed in the UK Metharbital (1952). No longer marketed in the UK or US. Barbexaclone (1982). On ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Succinimides The following are succinimides: Ethosuximide (1955). Phensuximide Mesuximide ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Oxazolidinediones The following are oxazolidinediones: Paramethadione Trimethadione (1946). Ethadione ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Fatty acids The following are fatty-acids: The valproates — valproic acid, sodium valproate, and divalproex sodium (1978). Vigabatrin (1989). Progabide Tiagabine (1997). Vigabatrin and progabide are also analogs of GABA. ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Benzodiazepines The benzodiazepines are a class of drugs with hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, amnestic and muscle relaxant properties. The relative strength of each of these properties in any given benzodiazepine varies greatly and influences the indications for which it is prescribed. Long-term use can be problematic due to the development of tolerance and dependency. Of the many drugs in this class, only a few are used to treat epilepsy: Clobazam (1979). Notably used on a short-term basis around menstruation in women with catamenial epilepsy. Clon ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Carboxamides The following are carboxamides: Carbamazepine (1965). A popular anticonvulsant that is available in generic formulations. Oxcarbazepine (1990). A derivative of carbamazepine that has similar efficacy but is better tolerated. ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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Main article: Hydantoins As hydantoins have a slow onset of action, they are not recommended for acute control of epilepsy. The following are hydantoins: Ethotoin (1957). Phenytoin (1938). Mephenytoin Fosphenytoin (1996). ...

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Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant - Aldehydes, Anticonvulsant - Aromatic Allylic Alcohols, Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates, Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines, Anticonvulsant - Bromides, Anticonvulsant - Carbamates, Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides, Anticonvulsant - Fatty Acids, Anticonvulsant - Fructose Derivatives, Anticonvulsant - GABA Analogs, Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins, Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Propionates, Anticonvulsant - Pyrimidinediones, Anticonvulsant - Pyrrolidines, Anticonvulsant - Succinimides, Anticonvulsant - Sulfonamides, Anticonvulsant - Triazines, Anticonvulsant - Ureas, Anticonvulsant - Valproylamides Amide Derivatives of Valproate

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