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Antiepileptic Drugs

Publication Year:
2002
Edition:
5th Ed.
Author:
Levy, René H; Mattson, Richard H.; Meldrum, Brian S.; Perucca, Emilio
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-0-78-172321-3
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
86
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The thoroughly revised, updated fifth edition of this classic is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on all anticonvulsants available today.

This edition features detailed profiles of newer drugs--including levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, topiramate, and zonisamide--and new chapters on use of antiepileptic drugs in children and during pregnancy.Drugs are covered in alphabetical order and in an easy-to-follow format: mechanisms of action; chemistry, biotransformation, and pharmacokinetics; interactions; clinical efficacy and use; and adverse effects. Coverage of clinical use includes nonepileptic and psychiatric disorders where appropriate.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Levy, René H; Mattson, Richard H.; Meldrum, Brian S.; Perucca, Emilio
ISBN:
978-0-78-172321-3
Specialty:
  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychopharmacology
Language:
English
Edition:
5th Ed.
Pages:
900
Publication Year:
2002
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
86

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