anticonvulsant

American  

[an-tahy-kuhn-vuhl-suhnt, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪ kənˈvʌl sənt, ˌæn ti- /

adjective

1. Medicine/Medical. (of a drug) used to prevent or control seizures and convulsions, such as those associated with epilepsy.

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noun

plural

anticonvulsants

1. Medicine/Medical. an anticonvulsant drug.

anticonvulsant British  

/ ˌæntɪkənˈvʌlsənt /

noun

1. any of a class of drugs used to prevent or abolish convulsions

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adjective

1. of or relating to this class of drugs

anticonvulsant Scientific  

/ ăn′tē-kən-vŭl′sənt,ăn′tī- /

1. A drug that prevents or treats seizures.

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Example Sentences

Some switched to using a single drug, the barbiturate pentobarbital, which is a sedative and anticonvulsant often used before surgeries or to treat epilepsy.

From Scientific American • Sep. 23, 2022

Often, seizures can be controlled with anticonvulsant medications.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

For a while, she was on lamotrigine — an anticonvulsant meant to stop her spiraling thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2021

At the hospital, doctors sedated DuBrul with antipsychotic medication as well as Depakote — an anticonvulsant drug, often used to prevent epileptic seizures, which psychiatrists also prescribe as a mood stabilizer.

From Salon • May 7, 2017

The frequent, severe seizures and long-term anticonvulsant drug use damaged Sarah’s brain, and although she learned to walk with assistance, she never spoke.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2015