Soucasná farmakoterapie epilepsie
[Contemporary pharmacotherapy of epilepsy]
Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type English Abstract, Journal Article, Review
PubMed
21634208
- MeSH
- Anticonvulsants adverse effects therapeutic use MeSH
- Epilepsy diagnosis drug therapy MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Anticonvulsants MeSH
The epilepsies are a frequent group of neurologic disorders. We have witnessed significant advances in their medical treatment recently. About 70 % of newly diagnosed patients are rendered seizure-free. Antiepileptic drug treatment has become more complex. The choice of antiepileptic drug is based on seizure type. However, special patient's needs (drug tolerability, toxicity, ease of use and cost and age, sex and commorbidities) should be considered. The article deals with these special situations. In case of seizure persistence epilepsy surgery could be an option.