anticonvulsant
/ˌæntikənˈvʌlsənt/
adjective
- Used to prevent or reduce the severity of convulsions or seizures.
- Some anticonvulsant drugs are also used to treat nerve pain.
- The patient responded well to the anticonvulsant therapy.
- The doctor prescribed an anticonvulsant medication for her epilepsy.
Synonyms
Antonyms
noun
- A drug or substance that prevents or reduces convulsions or seizures.
- He takes an anticonvulsant every day to control his seizures.
- Some anticonvulsants can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
- The hospital added a new anticonvulsant to its pharmacy.