Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is an endogenous peptide with powerful anticonvulsant properties. Its overexpression in the rat hippocampus, mediated by the local application of recombinant adeno-associated ...

The frequency of major malformations, growth retardation, and hypoplasia of the midface and fingers, known as anticonvulsant embryopathy, is increased in infants exposed to anticonvulsant drugs in ...

SAN DIEGO — Intravenous (IV) administration of the anticonvulsant fosphenytoin is effective as a fast-acting treatment for acute trigeminal neuralgia (TN) exacerbation, new research suggested. TN is a ...

The utilization pattern of anticonvulsants after a change in preferred-formulary coverage resulted in health plan savings of $0.16 per member per month. Anticonvulsant medications are commonly used ...

Cilantro, also known as coriander, has been traditionally used as a folk medicine for thousands of years, with one of those uses being as an anticonvulsant to prevent the onset of epileptic seizures.

Use of the anticonvulsant drug valproate during pregnancy may pose a significantly great risk of birth defects than does use of other antiseizure medications. In the March 22 issue of Neurology, ...

April 20, 2010 — A new study has found a link between certain anticonvulsant medications and increased risk for attempted or completed suicide or violent death. In this exploratory analysis, ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Widely used anticonvulsant drugs, including Pfizer's Neurontin and Novartis' Trileptal, may increase the risk of suicide, attempted suicide and violent death in patients taking ...

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