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.
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: Mucahit Avcil; Ali Duman; Kenan Ahmet Turkdogan; Mucahit Kapci; Ayhan Akoz; Selcuk Eren Canakci; Yunus Emre Ozluer Journal: Pan Afr Med J Date: 2015-11-24