Advances in the application of anti-seizure medications

Abstract:

Epilepsy ranks second among the common disorders of the nervous system，affecting over 9 million patients in China. Although 20 anti-seizure medications have been developed at present，about one-third of patients still show resistance to anti-seizure medications. In recent years，significant progress has been made in the field of epilepsy treatment，and new anti-seizure medications have been introduced to provide patients with more treatment options. These drugs not only play a role in controlling seizures，but also have achieved significant improvements in reducing drug side-effects and improving the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the anti-seizure medications that have been marketed in the past 15 years，so as to enhance the understanding of newly marketed anti-seizure medications among clinicians and deepen the level of knowledge about their application in clinical practice.