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[Pharmacokinetic monitoring of antiepileptic drugs].

A A Aldaz, R R Ferriols, D D Aumente, M V MV Calvo, M R MR Farre, B B García, R R Marqués, P P Mas, B B Porta, M M Outeda, D D Soy, and

Farm Hosp 35(6):326-39 (2011) PMID 21570885

Monitoring plasma levels of antiepileptic drugs for the treatment and prophylaxis of epilepsy is one of the strategies enabling clinical results to improve by reducing adverse affects and increasing effectiveness. The objective of this article is to review the basic aspects in the monitoring of antiepileptic drugs using a consensus document prepared and endorsed by the pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics working group (PK.gen) of the Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria (Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacists).

DOI: 10.1016/j.farma.2010.10.005
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