Seizure disorders
- Choose ASM by seizure type/syndrome
- Broad-spectrum drugs cover mixed/generalized syndromes
- Focal drugs differ from absence/myoclonic priorities
- After 2 appropriate drug failures → epilepsy-center referral
- Surgery/device/diet options can be disease-changing
- Avoid abrupt ASM withdrawal
Use at a glance
- Choose ASM by seizure type/syndrome
Treatment options
- Surgery/device/diet options can be disease-changing
Other treatment options
- Broad-spectrum drugs cover mixed/generalized syndromes
- Focal drugs differ from absence/myoclonic priorities
- After 2 appropriate drug failures → epilepsy-center referral
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid abrupt ASM withdrawal
Self-check
- What should generally be avoided in Seizure disorders?
abrupt ASM withdrawal.
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