Diseases
anticonvulsant
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Overview
A type of drug that is used to prevent or treat seizures or convulsions by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Anticonvulsants are used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is anticonvulsant?
A type of drug that is used to prevent or treat seizures or convulsions by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Anticonvulsants are used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
What are the symptoms of anticonvulsant?
indication not a disease
What causes anticonvulsant?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for anticonvulsant?
phenytoin
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