Antiepileptic Drugs : A Clinician's Manual Paperback 2

Ali A. Asadi-Pooya

This concise handbook provides practical, up-to-date clinical guidance on effective selection, prescription, and usage of antiepileptic drugs for patients with epilepsy in various medical conditions and in a variety of clinical contexts. This text discusses choosing drugs when faced with various medical comorbidities; how to correctly prescribe, titrate, and taper drugs; how to monitor drug efficacy and side effects; how to diagnose and manage toxicity; how antiepileptic drugs interact with other medications; and comprehensive coverage of current treatment options. Key Feature of this Manual Include * A brief formal discussion of the basic pharmacology of each antiepileptic drug, with an emphasis on how to select and use anti-epileptic drugs in a variety of clinical contexts. * Discussions of antiepileptic drugs approved for epilepsy since 2009. * New research about already existing antiepileptic drugs. * References for further reading that are oriented toward utility in clinical practice. Antiepileptic Drugs: A Clinician's Manual fills an unmet need as a practical, patient-oriented reference and leads to improved patient care. Supported by practical, clinical knowledge and experience, this is the perfect guide for physicians looking to ensure safe practices in antiepileptic drug therapy.

English

Oxford University Press Inc

18 March 2016

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Dr. Ali A. Asadi-Pooya, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Epileptology at the department of neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. He is the founder and the director of Shiraz Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, and the director of Shiraz Epilepsy Surgery Committee. Dr. Michael R. Sperling, M.D., is Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology at the department of neurology, Thomas Jefferson University. He is the director of Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

Michael R. Sperling

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This well-organized and easy-to-read book can be considered both a concise reference book and a practical handbook. Its organization and structure will allow clinicians who confront different medical comorbidities to look up helpful information in a matter of minutes. Overall, this book's detailed analytical content, contributory tables and algorithms, and conclusive highlights will be of great value to all neurologists and epilepsy specialists, as well as other practitioners who may face patients with seizures in different contexts. * Mohammad Tabaeizadeh, JAMA Neurology *