A benzodiazepine drug that is used mainly as an anticonvulsant drug to prevent and treat epileptic fits (see epilepsy). It also prevents petit mal attacks in children. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, and irritability. Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary Author: The British Medical Association
A drug to treat EPILEPSY, including STATUS EPILEPTICUS, and MYOCLONUS. (See also TRANQUILLISERS.) Health Source: Medical Dictionary Author: Health Dictionary
n. a benzodiazepine with *anticonvulsant properties, used to treat epileptic seizures. Drowsiness is a common side-effect. Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin
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