Chapter 9. Neurological Disorders
Synopsis
Author
Dr. Rajesh Babu Yarlagadda
Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Abstract
Pharmacological management of neurological conditions requires precise drug selection based on specific pathophysiological mechanisms and individual patient factors. Epilepsy treatment utilizes multiple antiepileptic drug classes with selection based on seizure type, comorbidities, and adverse effect profiles. Parkinson's disease management incorporates dopaminergic agents and adjunctive medications with careful titration based on motor and non-motor symptoms. Multiple sclerosis treatment includes disease-modifying therapies selected based on disease course, activity, and risk factors. Headache disorder management encompasses acute and preventive protocols utilizing multiple drug classes based on headache type and frequency. Neuropathic pain treatment incorporates anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and topical agents with systematic efficacy assessment. Drug selection considers factors including blood-brain barrier penetration, drug interactions, and specific neurological parameters.
Keywords: Neurological pharmacotherapy, Antiepileptic drugs, Movement disorders, Multiple sclerosis, Neuropathic pain
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