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Novel antiepileptic drugs: nursing implications
1Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, TX 78218.
Summary
Four new anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) show promise for epilepsy treatment, with one recently approved and three expected soon. Nurses are vital for patient care, offering assessment, education, and support during AED therapy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The United States has not seen a new anti-epileptic drug (AED) approved in 14 years.
- Epilepsy management requires ongoing development of effective therapeutic options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review four novel AEDs with potential for epilepsy treatment.
- To highlight the importance of nursing interventions in managing epilepsy with new AEDs.
Main Methods:
- Review of recently released and anticipated AEDs.
- Discussion of the role of nursing in patient care and education.
Main Results:
- One new AED, felbamate, has been released.
- Three additional AEDs are projected for market release within five years.
- Nursing interventions are crucial for successful epilepsy management.
Conclusions:
- Novel AEDs offer new hope for epilepsy treatment.
- Nurses are essential in providing comprehensive care, including assessment, education, and emotional support, for patients on AED therapy.