Clonazepam
04 July 2017
Also known as Rivotril or Paxam. It can be used in the management of epilepsy, but has a sedative effect and people develop a tolerance. It is sometimes used in the management of seizure emergencies.
Read More >Clobazam
04 July 2017
Also known as Frisium, is sometimes used in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used as an anti-anxiety medication.
Read More >Clonic seizure
04 July 2017
Rhythmic jerking of part of the body or both sides of the body.
Read More >Chronic epilepsy
04 July 2017
When seizures are medication resistant and seizure control is not obtained.
Read More >Chromosome
04 July 2017
One of 46 bodies in the nucleus of all body cells that is the bearer of genes.
Read More >Cerebrum
04 July 2017
Refers to the largest part of the brain – it is divided into two hemispheres and four main lobes. The right side controls what happens on the left side of the body and vice versa.
Read More >Cataplexy
04 July 2017
A brief attack of sudden weakness which can cause falling or head nodding. It is often triggered by an emotional response and is associated with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
Read More >Catamenial epilepsy
04 July 2017
When seizures in women occur in association with hormonal changes such as menstruation or ovulation.
Read More >Carbamazepine
04 July 2017
An antiseizure medication and can also be used for nerve pain.
Read More >Brainstem
04 July 2017
Is situated at the base of the brain and connects the brain with the spinal cord. It controls many functions including breathing and heart-rate, reflexes and level of alertness.
Read More >Benzodiazepine
04 July 2017
Family of sedative medications which can be used as anticonvulsants or for seizure emergencies such as status epilepticus or seizure clusters. The sedative effect and tolerance limit their usefulness in long term therapy.
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