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Hydantoins - blocks sodium channels.
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Phenytoin - treatment of tonic-clinic / grand mal seizures.
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GABA analogs- increase the action of GABA- inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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Valproate acid, gabapentin, topiramate, pregabalin.
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Succinimides
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Ethosuximide.
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Barbiturates
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Phenobarbital,primidone (metabolized to phenobarbital)
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Benzodiazepines
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Diazepam (used for status epilepticus) , clonazepam. Lorazepam
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Miscellaneous
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Oxycarbazepine, carbamazepine ( prophylaxis for partial seizure & trigeminal neuralgia)
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