Antiepileptic drugs in critically ill patients

Antiepileptic drugs in critically ill patients

Abstract Background The incidence of seizures in intensive care units ranges from 3.3% to 34%. It is therefore often necessary to initiate or continue anticonvulsant drugs in this setting. When a new anticonvulsant is initiated, drug factors, such as onset of action and side effects, and patient fac...

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Main Authors: Salia Farrokh, Pouya Tahsili-Fahadan, Eva K. Ritzl, John J. Lewin, Marek A. Mirski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Seizure
Antiepileptic drugs
Critical care
Drug-drug Interaction
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2066-1

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