Anticonvulsants

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:category Analgesics (for some agents)
Central nervous system agents
Psychotropic medications
gptkbp:contraindication Liver disease (for some agents)
Pregnancy (for some agents)
gptkbp:discoveredIn 19th century
gptkbp:drugInteraction gptkb:beer
gptkb:Warfarin
Oral contraceptives
Other antiepileptics
gptkbp:example gptkb:Phenobarbital
gptkb:Carbamazepine
gptkb:Ethosuximide
gptkb:Gabapentin
gptkb:Lamotrigine
gptkb:Levetiracetam
gptkb:Phenytoin
gptkb:Pregabalin
gptkb:Topiramate
gptkb:Valproic_acid
gptkbp:excretion gptkb:Kidneys
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anticonvulsants
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Enhance GABA activity
Inhibit calcium channels
Inhibit sodium channels
Stabilize neuronal membranes
gptkbp:metabolism Liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory Varies by drug
gptkbp:prescribes gptkb:Neurologist
gptkb:Primary_care_physician
Psychiatrist
gptkbp:regulates Prescription only
Seizure threshold
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration gptkb:Oral
Rectal
Intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:Nausea
gptkb:Ataxia
Weight loss
Weight gain
Dizziness
Rash
Drowsiness
Liver toxicity
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Bipolar_disorder
Epilepsy
Anxiety disorders
Neuropathic pain
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D002409
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6