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Classification of anticonvulsants by spectrum
Broad spectrum: some efficacy against partial-onset seizures, as well as various  types of generalized-onset seizures.
bulletvalproate
bulletfelbamate
bulletlamotrigine
bullettopiramate
bulletzonisamide
bulletlevetiracetam
Intermediate spectrum: effective for partial-onset seizures as well as for generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
bulletphenytoin
bulletcarbamazepine
bulletbarbiturates
bulletgabapentin
bullettiagabine
bulletoxcarbazepine
bulletvigabatrin: also seems to be effective against infantile spasms.
Narrow spectrum
bulletethosuximide for absence
bulletsteroids for infantile spasms.
 

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