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EPILEPSY (PEDIATRIC)
Epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs or symptoms that is due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
Epilepsy is a disorder that is characterized by a persistent predisposition of the brain to generate epileptic seizures.
This condition may cause neurobiologic, cognitive, psychological and social disturbances.
It is recommended that all patients having a first seizure be referred to a specialist as soon as possible.

Epilepsy (Pediatric) Drug Information

Drug Information

Indication: Control of tonic-clonic (grand mal) status epilepticus. Prevention & treatment of seizures during or follo...

Indication: Adjunctive therapy in treatment of partial seizures w/ & w/o secondary generalization in adults & chil...

Indication: Monotherapy in patients w/ newly diagnosed epilepsy or for conversion to monotherapy in patients w/ epilepsy. ...

Indication: Monotherapy for partial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation in adults w/ newly diagnosed epilepsy. Adj...

Indication: Anxiety, acute alcohol w/drawal symptoms, pre-op procedures to relieve anxiety & tension; adjunct prior to...

Indication: Control of generalised tonic-clonic (grand mal) epilepsy & psychomotor seizures.

Indication: Control of tonic-clonic (grand mal) status epilepticus. Prevention & treatment of seizures occurring durin...

Indication: Adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures w/ or w/o secondarily generalized seizures in patients ≥12 y...

Indication: Adjunctive treatment of seizures associated w/ Lennox-Gaustaut syndrome in adults & childn ≥4 yr.

Indication: Monotherapy in treatment of partial onset seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation in patients from 16 yr w...

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