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Electrophoretic Delivery of γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) into Epileptic Focus Prevents Seizures in Mice
Published on: May 16, 2019
[The possibilities of using keppra (levetiracetam) in different neurological diseases]
Abstract:
The "new" antiepileptic drug levetiracetam has the unique mechanisms of antiepileptic activity. Various recent studies revealed its efficacy and safety in different forms of epilepsy both as a monotherapy and an additional therapy. The low frequency of side-effects and minimal interactions with other drugs allow to use levetiracetam in elderly patients and in patients with severe co-morbid diseases including AIDS and hepatitis C receiving the corresponding therapy. Moreover, the efficacy of levetiracepam in other neurological diseases: chronic headaches, i.e., migraine, neuropathic pain, including patients with cancer, movement disorders (myoclonus, dystonia and dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, have been revealed.
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