The treatment of epilepsy comprises of various medications which are administered according to the type of seizure experienced by the patient. These drugs differ in their mechanism of action and adverse effect profile. A better understanding of antiepileptic drugs is required to devise an appropriate treatment plan for the patient. This article elaborates some important drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder characterized by the recurrence of seizures, which affects 0.5 – 1% population in India.
One-fifth of the total epilepsy population of the world resides in India. People with epilepsy can lead a normal life provided that they get proper treatment. However, it is observed that most of the patients with epilepsy receive no treatment or the treatment received is inadequate. The patients suffering from epilepsy are seen to resist treatment due to the…
