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Antiepileptic Drugs

December 27, 2025April 10, 2023 by Pharmacology Mentor

Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), now more accurately known as anti-seizure medications (ASMs), are used both for symptomatic seizure control and, in some cases, for prevention of epileptogenesis following brain injury. Since the discovery of … Read more

Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers

November 8, 2025March 26, 2023 by Pharmacology Mentor

Introduction Mood disorders—including bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and certain forms of unipolar depression—are chronic and debilitating mental health conditions. Characterized by pathologic mood swings, from manic or hypomanic states to severe depressive episodes, they entail significant morbidity, mortality (through suicide), and a profound impact on patient quality of life and functioning. Mood stabilizers constitute a cornerstone of … Read more