Brain tumour related epilepsy (BTRE): risky drugs
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Brain tumour related epilepsy (BTRE): risky drugs. Tricyclics, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Antidepressants
- Tricyclics
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Bupropion
Neuroleptic drugs
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Antibiotics
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Intrathecal and intra-arterial chemotherapy
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Other drugs
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References
- Ertürk Çetin Ö, İşler C, Uzan M, Özkara Ç. Epilepsy-related brain tumors. Seizure 2017; 44:93-97.
- Seidel S, Wehner T, Miller D, Wellmer J, Schlegel U, Grönheit W. Brain tumor related epilepsy: pathophysiological approaches and rational management of antiseizure medication. Neurol Res Pract 2022; 4:45.
