anticonvulsant

/ ˌæntɪkənˈvʌlsənt /

noun

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

adjective

1. of or relating to this class of drugs

anticonvulsant

/ ăn′tē-kən-vŭl′sənt,ăn′tī- /

1. A drug that prevents or treats seizures.

Example Sentences

These could potentially be targeted by existing drugs, such as anticonvulsants like perampanel and lamotrigine, or used to develop new drugs.

From Science Daily

Now I have to stay on anticonvulsants for two years.

From Seattle Times

Other muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and pain relievers may also be prescribed.

From National Geographic

The study calls for more medical supplies including painkillers, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, vaccines, IV fluid and drugs to induce labor after fetal death.

From Seattle Times

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