Abstract
Four relatively new drugs used as symptomatic treatment against epileptic seizures—carbamazepine (Tegretol), valproic acid (Depakene), clonazepam (Rivotril) and nitrazepam (Mogadon)—are reviewed from the standpoint of pharmacokinetic parameters, clinical indication, toxicity and practical use.
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