Leach, J.P. (2014) Antiepileptic drug therapy. In: Aminoff, M. J. and Daroff, R. B. (eds.) Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences (Second Edition). Academic Press: Amsterdam, pp. 224-232. ISBN 9780123851581 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00277-3)
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Abstract
This article looks at the history of development of antiepileptic drugs, with a comprehensive list of the compounds in use for treatment of epilepsy in the past century. Common pitfalls and difficulties with drugs are listed to help allow the reader to focus on the problems sometimes associated with managing this challenging and fascinating condition.
Item Type: | Book Sections (Encyclopaedia entry) |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Leach, Dr John Paul |
Authors: | Leach, J.P. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
Publisher: | Academic Press |
ISBN: | 9780123851581 |
Published Online: | 01 March 2014 |
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