title: Newer antiepileptic drugs: evidence based use.
abstract: Several new antiepileptic drugs (AED's) have been approved by the FDA in the last 2 decades. The newer AED's score over the older ones, in terms of improved tolerability, safety, improved pharmacokinetics and lower drug-drug interactions. However, efficacy may not be significantly higher. This article reviews the newer antiepileptics approved in the pediatric age group and the evidence for or against their clinical use.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, gouripassi@hotmail.com.
authors: Gouri Rao
authors: GR
authors: Passi
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants