This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
How to Manage: Epilepsy
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How to Manage: Epilepsy
Sunday 1 November 2020, 06:00 AM
Suzanne Davis and Elizabeth Walker discuss the diagnosis and classification of epilepsy syndromes, and the indications and adverse effects of anti-seizure medications. They also review self-management and lifestyle issues for people with epilepsy
Learning objectives, Identify appropriate anti-seizure medications for different types of epilepsy
Recognise adverse effects of anti-seizure medications
Explain the ri