title: Anticonvulsant therapy in small animals.
abstract: This article includes an overview of the pathophysiology of seizures and a discussion of the mechanism of action of anticonvulsants based on the targeted physiologic processes. The commonly used anticonvulsants are classified and reviewed by chemical group. The concept, indications, and benefits of therapeutic monitoring of serum anticonvulsant concentrations are presented. The use of anticonvulsant agents for treatment of status epilepticus is addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, College Station.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004285:Dogs; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants