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PMID: 20490745 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration approved three medications for the treatment of epilepsy: rufinamide, lacosamide, and vigabatrin. In addition, extended-release formulations of lamotrigine and levetiracetam were approved recently. When added to the dozen medications for treating epilepsy, the choice is a luxury in terms of additional options, but also a challenge for practitioners to use them all with expertise. Recently, there has been much interest surrounding medications for epilepsy and their possible association with osteoporosis, safety during pregnancy, biological equivalence to generic versions, and possible association with higher rates of suicidality. This review discusses these issues and provides a current overview for the medical management of epilepsy. |
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Authors:
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Derek J Chong; Carl W Bazil |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current neurology and neuroscience reports Volume: 10 ISSN: 1534-6293 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-27 Completed Date: 2010-08-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100931790 Medline TA: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 308-18 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, 710 West 168th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA. dc2223@mail.cumc.columbia.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abnormalities, Drug-Induced Anticonvulsants / adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Body Weight / drug effects Drug Approval Epilepsy / drug therapy* Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / chemically induced |
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0/Anticonvulsants |
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