PPT-Epilepsy Updates Newer Antiepileptic Drugs and Rescue Aid

Mikiko Takeda MS PharmD PhC Assistant Professor University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy 1 Leaning objectives Pharmacists To review pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of antiepileptic drugs AEDs and to detect possible adverse reactions at early stage. PYSC 4080. By: Misha Nili. Contents. Definitions. History. Seizure Stages. Classification. Mechanisms of Action. Neurotransmission. Genetics. Neuroanatomy. Neurodevelopment. Treatments. Cuttlefish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1T4ZgkCuiM. Presenter: Dr. . Shravan. Kumar. Moderator: Prof. R. K. Gaur. INTRODUCTION. Clinicians have recognized the association of epilepsy with . psychiatric disorders . since . antiquity.. . At . the turn of the 19th century, . Definition of Epilepsy. Group of disorders characterized by. excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS. Can produce a variety of symptoms ranging from brief periods of unconsciousness to violent convulsions. Program Goals. Epilepsy. Prevalence in the United States. Epilepsy. Burden. Epilepsy. Treatment. Major Depression is Associated With Uncontrolled Seizures. Adverse Events are Common in Epilepsy Patients. TARV. JHÓSEP ANDRÉS BLANCO MEJÍA. Interno Junior Farmacología Clínica. Universidad de La Sabana. CONTENIDO. Presentación de caso clínico. Consideraciones . farmacoterapéuticas. Recomendaciones. RESCUE 4 REMEMBRANCE RESCUE PROJECT HOSTED BY ADVANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 12 ADVANCE, NC 27006 SEPTEMBER 2014 REMEMBRANCE RESCUE PROJECT SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 It started as a beautiful sunny day. There were 4 attacks that were designed to cripple the UNITED STATES of AMERICA What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. AbstractBackground: The global burden is estimated to be 1% affecting over 65 million people it has profound physical, psychological and social impacts with a greater impact on a person’s quality Stephen J. Falchek MD. I have no conflicts of interest to declare. Objectives:. What is an EEG?. Why do we value them?. What are the benefits and limitations?. First Presumptions. Brain and muscle are electrical organs. The Good. The Bad. and the. Scary. Carolyn Zook Lewis, CPNP, AC/PC, PMHS. UNC Child Neurology. Chapel Hill, NC. Learning Objectives. Describe the factors that would guide selection of a specific antiepileptic drug for an individual patient. . Mike Glynn, IBE President 12. th. Epilepsy and Society European Conference . Porto August 2010. Epidemiology of Epilepsy 010203040506070809001020304050607080AgeIncidence per 100,000PartialGeneralized tonic-clonicPrimary Generalized Secondarily Generalized Seizures ! Begins focally, with or with 89 One size does not fit all . Drug resistant epilepsy: what is it and how does it impact you and your patients?. Drug resistant epilepsy vs . Pseudoresistance. : . the importance of ruling it out. Drug resistant epilepsy .