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anticonvulsant [‚an·tē·kən′vəl·sənt] (pharmacology) An agent, such as Dilantin, that prevents or arrests a convulsion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although most of the drugs had no effect or were toxic to the worms, Kornfeld's team found that ethosuximide, an anticonvulsant drug, increased the worms' life span by 17 percent. PB, an anticonvulsant drug, induces hepatic enzymes and increases metabolism and excretion of thyroid hormones. Typically, patients try two to four major anticonvulsant drugs before surgery becomes an alternative. |
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