Hormonal Contraception, Seizures, and Antiepileptic Drugs
Contraception is an important consideration for women with epilepsy. The pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs and oral contraceptives are biderectional. Steroid hormones and enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs are substrates for the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. As a result, the...
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| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Archives of Epilepsy |
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http://archepilepsy.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/hormonal-contraception-seizures-and-antiepileptic-/54917
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