The importance of brand continuity in epilepsy drugs.
Drugs are the mainstay of treatment for epilepsy, and are effective for most patients. However, minute differences between generic and branded drugs, and between different brands of the same drug, can affect epilepsy control. It is vital therefore that patients receive the same brand consistently to avoid loss of control.
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Northampton General Hospital, USA.
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000592:standards; D004363:Drug Utilization; D016568:Drugs, Generic / Q000737:chemistry / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D016568:Drugs, Generic