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Anticonvulsant Drugs

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Which of the following is NOT a potential use for anticonvulsants?

Treatment of neuropathic pain
Treatment of epileptic seizures
Treatment of depression (correct)
Treatment of bipolar disorder

What is the main function of anticonvulsants during seizures?

Blocking sodium channels
Enhancing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) function
Preventing the spread of the seizure
Suppressing the rapid firing of neurons (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a target of antiepileptic drugs?

Sodium channels
GABAA receptors
Voltage-gated calcium channels
Dopamine receptors (correct)

What is the primary mechanism of action for conventional antiepileptic drugs?

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What is the role of anticonvulsants in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

<p>Acting as mood stabilizers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anticonvulsants use

Medications primarily used to prevent seizures; not used to treat depression.

Function during seizures

Anticonvulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons to reduce seizure activity.

Target of antiepileptic drugs

Antiepileptic drugs mainly target sodium channels, not dopamine receptors.

Mechanism of action

Conventional antiepileptic drugs block sodium channels to prevent seizures.

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Role in bipolar disorder

Anticonvulsants act as mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder.