6 Questions
What clinical features are associated with Grand Mal Epilepsy?
Loss of consciousness, tonic phase, clonic phase, severe fatigue and convulsions
What is the Drug of Choice for treating epilepsy as mentioned in the text?
Valproic acid
Which seizure type originates from both hemispheres according to the text?
Grand Mal seizure
What side effect is associated with Valproic acid use?
Fatty liver (leading to hepatitis)
Which drug is a metabolic inhibitor and acts as a sodium channel blocker & calcium channel blocker?
Valproic acid
What is the second-line treatment for epilepsy mentioned in the text?
Carbamazepine
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