Anticonvulsant

Introduction Explanation of Disorder Currently, it is estimated that 10% of people aged 18-24 years have bipolar disorder (Liebert, 2013). Bipolar disorders are similar to depressive disorders in many ways. Bipolar disorder is characterized by the fluctuation of manic and depressive episodes (Durand & Barlow, 2016). This disorder has been shown to have a genetic link, however, environmental factors may play a role in the cause. Certain life events, such as stress in relationships, can trigger…

The main symptom are seizures (muscle spasms) and fatigue. Epilepsy can be treated with surgery and medications, including nerve pain medication, a sedative, and anticonvulsant. Brain Aneurysm: This is when a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain balloons and fills with blood. The main symptom is a sudden, sharp, painful headache. It can also cause bleeding and vomiting. There are several ways to treat a brain aneurysm…

Patient Troinenko Mikhail Igorevich, 4 years old, is under medical treatment in Nizhegorodskii Regional Children’s Hospital from 22.01.17 untill now. Diagnosis: severe open craniocerebral injury. There is high grade brain conrusion. Comminuted fracture of the right parietal bone, linear fracture of the left parietal, breakage of the squamous suture at the right and coronal suture, fracture of the left temporal bone; laminar and meningeal hematomas with low volume of the left frontal region and…

the market, and they all try to fix problems that humans have been dealing with forever. There is medication out there to manage allergies, infections, headaches, disorders, and more. One of these newer compounds is an anticonvulsant with the brand name Lamictal. Being an anticonvulsant means that it prevents abnormal electricity in the brain from happening, thus controlling seizures and the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder (WebMD). It’s mainly used for patients who are 16 and older,…

Treatment involves managing the symptoms. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy could assist a child reach his or her developmental potential. A medication called anticonvulsants may help reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. Genetic testing may be performed to determine if a parent carries the mutated gene. When each parent is discovered to be a carrier of the Canavan gene mutation, there is a 25% chance with…

which is a limitation to the amount of oxygen that is transferred to cells. There are two types of anemia that correlate to the nutritional status of a pregnant woman. Folic acid deficiency anemia happens when the mother drinks alcohol or takes anticonvulsants, sulfa drugs, or oral contraceptives. All of which restrict the body from absorbing folate. If a pregnant woman is going to take folic acid supplements a suggested dose of 400mcg would be sufficient for the prenatal diet. Normal plasma…

In the veterinary field, numerous drugs are used on animals and different types of drugs have various effects on the body. These drugs have primary uses in practice but may have various other effects on the body that allow them to be used for multiple reasons. They may also have negative effects and are therefore contraindicated depending on the patient, patient’s condition, or species. Some drugs may act similarly or differently but have comparable effects and similar purposes. Two drugs used…

Essay Peripheral Nerve Disorder Most of Peripheral Nervous System’s disorders are cause by neuritis which is an inflammation in the branch, Neuralgia a nerve pain, Peripheral neuropathy – a nerve disease or damage, and some are hereditary. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) has a lot of nerve fibers (branches) that extends from spinal cord to the other part of the body and sends signal to the Central Nervous System (CNS). This includes the “special senses” of touch, smell, hearing, taste, sight and…

drugs can speed healing and reduce the risk of any complications. Some medications include are Acyclovir (Zovirax), Valacyclovir (Valtrex), Famciclovir (Famvir) and if you are in severe pain your doctor might also prescribe these Capsaicin cream, Anticonvulsants (such as Gabapentin), Tricyclic antidepressants (such as Amitriptyline), numbing agents such as…

are currently accepted for medical use, and may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in Class III. Lastly, there are Class V drugs, which are known as some cough suppressants, anticonvulsants, and selected prescription pain pills. These types of drugs have low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in Class IV. They are currently accepted for medical use, and may lead to limited physical dependence or…