Drug of choice in treatment of partial complex seizures
Ans. a (Carbamazepine). (Ref. Harrison, Internal Medicine, 16th ed., 1848)Type of seizurePrimary generalized tonic clonic seizurePartial complex seizuresAbsence seizureAtypical absence;Myoclonic; Atonic* First line treatmentValproic acidCarbamazepineEthosuximideValproic acidPhenytoin Valproic acid Valproic acid Lamotrigine * Valproate is broad spectrum anti-epileptic.
Carbamazepine
Sodium valproate
Ethosuximide
Phenytoin
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