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Seizure Classification Simplified
- Classify seizures by where they start: focal or generalized onset.
- Remember the nine seizure types: three focal and six generalized for exam success.
How Anti-Seizure Drugs Work
- Anti-epileptic drugs work by decreasing excitation or increasing inhibition.
- They act on sodium channels, glutamate receptors, or GABA pathways to prevent seizures.
Anti-Epileptic Drug Interactions
- Watch for drug interactions: carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital induce enzymes reducing other drug effectiveness.
- Valproic acid inhibits enzymes, doubling lamotrigine levels; adjust doses carefully.