anticonvulsant drug

noun phrase

Meaning

A pharmaceutical agent used to stabilize electrical activity in the brain to reduce the frequency or severity of seizures.

Examples

The neurologist adjusted the dosage of the patient's anticonvulsant drug to minimize side effects.
Strict adherence to an anticonvulsant drug regimen is essential for maintaining seizure control in epilepsy patients.

Synonyms: anti-seizure medication, antiepileptic, anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant agent

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anticonvulsant drug

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌæntikənˈvʌlsənt drʌɡ

Definition

A pharmaceutical agent used to stabilize electrical activity in the brain to reduce the frequency or severity of seizures.

Examples

The neurologist adjusted the dosage of the patient's anticonvulsant drug to minimize side effects.
Strict adherence to an anticonvulsant drug regimen is essential for maintaining seizure control in epilepsy patients.
Researchers are currently testing a new anticonvulsant drug that targets specific neurotransmitter receptors.

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