Briviact (Brivaracetam)
By: Aya Alrmah This article is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as direct medical advice. For any questions or concerns, please speak to your healthcare provider. Traditional anticonvulsant drugs have been used for decades to manage epilepsy, but their low safety margins and poor selectivity have driven the search for […]
Levetiracetam
By: Aya Alrmah This article is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as direct medical advice. For any questions or concerns, please speak to your healthcare provider. Levetiracetam (LEV), also known as Keppra, is a unique antiepileptic drug (AED), due to its distinct mechanism of action and higher safety margin compared […]
Carbamazepine
By: Aya Alrmah Carbamazepine is the first-line drug for a type of seizure known as focal tonic-clonic seizure. This seizure is characterized by states of stiffness (tonic) followed by jerking of the muscles (clonic). Carbamazepine is indicated for the treatment of focal tonic-clonic seizures, those originating from one part of the brain, as well as […]
Valproic Acid
By: Aya Alrmah Photo Credit: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3121 This article is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as direct medical advice. For any questions or concerns, please speak to your healthcare provider. Introduction Valproic acid (VPA), a natural fatty acid found in plants and animals, has been used as an anticonvulsant since the […]
Understanding How Antiepileptic Drugs Work
By: Aya Alrmah Understanding how antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) work is not only crucial for individuals living with epilepsy but also for society as a whole. Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, and AEDs play a vital role in managing the condition and reducing the frequency and severity of seizures. By gaining a deeper understanding of […]