Management of epilepsy in pregnancy: therapeutic aspects.
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic illnesses encountered by obstetricians, affecting around 1 in 200 women attending antenatal clinics. Epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs may have significant effects on pregnancy and pregnancy may affect the epilepsy. It is therefore vital that those looking after these women have a knowledge of the potential problems.
Rutherford
J M
JM
Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
Rubin
P C
PC
D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011295:Prenatal Care; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000517:prevention & control
D000927:Anticonvulsants