| Literature DB >> 21629443 |
A Siniscalchi1, L Gallelli, G De Sarro.
Abstract
Many studies investigated the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in several neurological diseases other than epilepsy. These neurological disorders, usually, involve neuronal excitability through the modulating of ion channels, receptors and intracellular signaling pathways, and are the targets of the AEDs. This article provides a review of the clinical efficacy of both conventional and newer AEDs in hyperkinetic movement disorders. Some of these indications for AEDs have been established, while others are under investigation. The modulation of GABAergic transmission may explain the neuronal hyper-excitability that underlies some forms of hyperkinetic movement disorders. So, AEDs able to increase GABAergic neurotransmission may play a role in hyperkinetic movement disorders treatment. Therefore, AEDs could represent a useful therapeutic option in the management of hyperkinetic movement disorders where the available treatments are ineffective.Entities:
Keywords: Antiepilteptic drugs; GABA; hyperkinetic movement disorders.
Year: 2010 PMID: 21629443 PMCID: PMC3080592 DOI: 10.2174/157015910793358187
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Neuropharmacol ISSN: 1570-159X Impact factor: 7.363
Classification of Antiepileptic Drugs
| Conventional AEDs | Newer AEDs |
|---|---|
| Acetazolamide | Felbamate |
| Carbamazepine | Gabapentin |
| Clobazam | Lamotrigine |
| Clonazepam | Levetiracetam |
| Diazepam | Oxcarbazepine |
| Ethosuccimide | Pregabalin |
| Phenytoin | Tiagabine |
| Phenobarbital | Topiramate |
| Lorazepam | Vigabatrin |
| Piracetam | Zonisamide |
| Primidone | |
| Valproate |
The Main Indication for Conventional and Newer AEDs in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders. X= Effective Drug; 0=Not Effective Drug; ET= Essential Tremor; RLS= Restless Legs Syndrome; HFS= Hemifacial Spasms
| Conventional Antiepiletic Drugs | ET | Dystonia | Choreoathetosis/Ballism | Myoclonus | RLS | HFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primidone |
X | |||||
| Clonazepam |
X |
X |
X |
X | ||
| Pnenytoin |
X | |||||
| Acid valproic |
X |
X |
X | |||
| Carbamazepine |
X |
X |
X |
X | ||
| Newer Antiepiletic drugs | ||||||
| Gabapentin |
X/0 |
X |
X |
X | ||
| Pregabalin |
X/0 |
X | ||||
| Felbamate |
X | |||||
| Oxcarbazepine |
X |
X | ||||
| Topiramate |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Levetiracetam |
X/0 |
X |
X |
X |
X | |
| Zonisamide |
X |
X | ||||