Anticonvulsant

have, while thinking about the consequences our environmental exploitation has on society. The first example of conservation crimes is releasing chemicals or toxins in the environment like estrogen based-pharmaceuticals, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants in aquatic ecosystems. It might not be illegal in some cases, but it's a conservation crime because it affects the aquatic life which can have potential negative effects on us and the environment in the future. The illegal animal trade is a…

In the case of idiopathic or constitutional epilepsy there is no neurologic abnormality and no specific cause can be identified. Seizures usually begin between five and twenty years of age, but they may start later in life. In the case of symptomatic epilepsy we know the causes. These might vary on a wide range. The most common causes are congenital abnormalities and perinatal injuries, metabolic disorders (withdrawal from alcohol, or drugs, uremia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia), trauma, tumors…

disorder that was passed down to them by their grandparents. Nonetheless, the other clients stated their disorder, was as a result of stress and anxiety. One of the treatments of this disorder is carbamazepine (Tegretol), and valproic acid (Depakote) anticonvulsant drugs used to treat patients with the bipolar disorder. In addition, the psychiatrist discussed with me that; there are three major treatments. They are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors…

Despite there being challenges and barriers to cannabis research and performing rigorous studies of its works on the body, scientists were able to make various important discoveries. They did not only discover cannabis’ numerous chemical compounds of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal active ingredient which accounts for its psychoactive properties, and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most extensively studied; they were able to pinpoint areas in the brain where it acts and make out how…

Portrayed by both manic and depressive occasions Bipolar I Disorder is a form of mental illness. It was first known as manic depression disorder. The phrase manic depression is commenced in Ancient Greece where the pairing of the words was used to explain symptoms of the disorder. Bipolar disorder is the sixth dominant cause of disability in the U.S. When you are diagnosed with this disorder you experience this course of conflictingly high-flown tendency and hovering verve, this is called a…

Overview Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which a person experiences intermittent shooting pains within the face. It occurs when there is a disruption of normal function in the trigeminal nerve, which sends electrical impulses of pain, pressure, temperature, and touch to the brain from the jaw, face, gums, and around the eyes. The disruption is caused by compression or damage to the trigeminal nerve, usually due to contact between the nerves and a nearby blood vessel. This contact places…

Although there is currently no known cure for schizophrenia, many medications be it antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant drugs are used to help prevents delusions and hallucinations. Several therapy and support services are also available to help not only schizophrenics, but also their families and close friends through difficult times. I. Medications: First and second generation antipsychotic medications are used to reduce anxiety and agitation as well as prevent hallucinations…

many potential drug interactions. These drugs include bosentan, cilostazol, clopidogrel, cyclosporine, diazepam, digoxin, disulfiram, iron, methotrexate, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, warfarin, diuretics, and anticonvulsants. Currently, L.G. is not taking any other medications; therefore he is not presently at risk for drug interaction effects. However, since he has a history excess stomach acid, he is at risk for H. Pylori infections. In the case of an H.…

medication before consulting your doctor, as this will cause more harm than good. The following information should help you reach an informed decision in conjunction with your doctor for the best possible outcome. Mood Stabilizers: Taking multiple anticonvulsants poses a higher risk to your fetus than taking just one. Although rare, lithium poses a risk for a certain kind of heart defect, and unless the benefits outweigh the risks, lithium is sometimes not recommended during the first…

3-dihydro-2H-isoindole-2-yl)-N (sunstituted phenyl)methylene /ethylidene benzohydrazide Some novel derivatives of 3-aryl-4(3H)-quinazolinone-2-carboxaldehyde and related schiff bases have been synthesized by Aly et al, 2010.These compounds showed not only anticonvulsant but also analgesic,and cytotoxic potential due to the presence of the side chain of themicarbazone with free amino group and fluorine atom. Anti Inflammatory and Analgesic Activity: (Nithinchandra et al, 2012)…