Correlation between Serum Level of Antiepileptic Drugs and their Side Effects
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2010, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study is to investigate the relation between serum levels of anticonvulsants and their side effects. Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional hospital based study conducted at Al Shaab Teaching Hospital. 120 patients were included in the study. The AEDs used were phenytoin, phenobarbitone, carbamazibine, and sodium valproate. Results: The results showed that the side effects among the studied group were not uncommon. Conclusion: There was no relationship between serum levels of AEDs and their side effects.
Authors and Affiliations
Abbashar Hussein, Amira Abdulgalil, Faroug Omer, Hassan Eltoum, Ahmed Hamad, Omer El-Adil, Bedraldin Mubarak, Mohmad Malkaldar, Iway Idris, Yasin Alwidaa, Esam Mahmoud
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- DOI 10.5001/omj.2010.5
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