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In addition to benzodiazepines, already mentioned, the following are also used as anxiolytics: Buspirone –          Non Benzodiazepine –          Non – …

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Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist, which also binds the same receptors as benzodiazepines. Has high affinity for benzodiazepine receptor It …

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Structure of Benzodiazepines Benzene ring (A) Seven member diazepine ring (B) 5 aryl substitution ring Chemically known as 5-aryl 1,4 …

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Sedatives and hypontics are the most desired drugs. Sedation Decreased responsiveness to a constant level of stimulation.(Psychomotor retardation) Reduced excitation, …

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Acetazolamide Not commonly used for treatment of epilepsy. Only effect is due to acidosis produced, being more effective in petit …

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Benzodiazepines acting as antiepileptics are: Clonazepam Nitrazepam Diazepam Mechanism of action Mainly act for control of seizures on three parts …

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Barbiturates Main drug is phenobarbitone, which was first used as antiepileptic. Chemistry Derivatives of barbituric acid Mechanism of action –In …

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Valproic acid is a derivative of carboxylic acid. Mechanism of action Drug acts by inhibiting enzymes responsible for breakdown of …

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Carbamazepine Chemically related to tricyclic antidepressant drug Imipramine. Mechanism of action Similar effects as phenytoin. Blocks Na channels and prevents …

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Mechanism Of Action of Phenytoin Acts by various mechanisms. Membrane stabilizing effect Most important, as belongs to sodium channel blockers, …

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