Epilepsy in the elderly

被引：28

作者：

Leppik, IE

Birnbaum, A

机构：

[1] MINCEP Epilepsy Care, Minneapolis, MN 55416 USA

[2] Univ Minnesota, Dept Neurol, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA

来源：

SEMINARS IN NEUROLOGY | 2002年 / 22卷 / 03期

关键词：

elderly; epilepsy; antiepileptic drugs; pharmacokinetics;

D O I：

10.1055/s-2002-36650

中图分类号：

R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

学科分类号：

摘要：

The elderly are the most rapidly growing segment of our population, and onset of epilepsy is higher in this age group than in any other. With advancing age, there are changes in drug absorption, disposition, and binding. In addition, within the elderly are subgroups: (1) elderly healthy, except for epilepsy (EH) and (2) elderly with multiple medical problems (EMMP). This review examines the factors that need to be considered when selecting the appropriate antiepileptic drug (AED) for an elderly person with epilepsy. Both the older and newer AEDs are reviewed.

引用

页码：309 / 319

页数：11

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