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DT261-Neurologic
Neurologic Drugs
Term | Definition |
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Neurologic Drugs | Neurologic conditions include diseases such as seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Long-term medication management is common and can produce adverse effects. |
Anticonvulsant Drugs | Anticonvulsant drugs are given to control seizures. Examples of these drugs include diazepam (Apo-Diazepam, Valium) and phenytoin (Dilantin). |
Antimyasthenic Drugs | Antimyasthenic drugs are used for muscular weakness. An example is ambenonium (Mytelase). |
Antiparkinsonism Drugs | Antiparkinsonism drugs are used to help control tremors. Examples include benztropine (Apo-Benztropine) and diphenhydramine (Benadry |
Abtispastic Drugs | Antispastic drugs are given for spasms. An example is dantrolene (Dantrium). |