Prescription preferences of antiepileptic drugs in brain tumor patients: an international survey among EANO members

PB van der Meer, L Dirven… - Neuro-Oncology …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background This study aimed at investigating antiepileptic drug (AED) prescription
preferences in patients with brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) among the European …

Patterns of care of brain tumor-related epilepsy. A cohort study done in Italian Epilepsy Center

M Maschio, E Beghi, MML Casazza, G Colicchio… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Epilepsy is the most common comorbidity in patients with brain tumors. Study Aims: To
define characteristics of brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) patients and identify patterns of …

Neuropsychiatric adverse events of antiepileptic drugs in brain tumour‐related epilepsy: an Italian multicentre prospective observational study

C Bedetti, M Romoli, M Maschio… - European Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background and purpose We assessed the prevalence and magnitude of neuropsychiatric
adverse events (NPAE s) associated with antiepileptic drugs (AED s) among patients with …

Levetiracetam therapy in patients with brain tumour and epilepsy

M Maschio, F Albani, A Baruzzi, A Zarabla… - Journal of neuro …, 2006 - Springer
Epilepsy is a common clinical problem in patients with brain tumours, strongly affecting
patientsȁ9 quality of life. Tumour-related seizures are often difficult to control, and the …

The role side effects play in the choice of antiepileptic therapy in brain tumor-related epilepsy: a comparative study on traditional antiepileptic drugs versus …

M Maschio, L Dinapoli, A Vidiri, A Pace, A Fabi… - Journal of Experimental …, 2009 - Springer
Background Seizure control doesn't represent the only challenging goal in patients with
brain tumor-related epilepsy. Side effects have often taken precedence for patients' quality of …

Optimal seizure management in brain tumor patients

MSM van Breemen, CJ Vecht - Current Neurology and Neuroscience …, 2005 - Springer
The mechanism of epilepsy in brain tumor patients is probably multifactorial, and its
incidence depends on tumor type and location. Refractory epilepsy is common in patients …

Levetiracetam for seizure prevention in brain tumor patients: a systematic review

ZG Nasr, B Paravattil, KJ Wilby - Journal of neuro-oncology, 2016 - Springer
Seizures are common complications for patients with brain tumors. No clear evidence exists
regarding the use of antiepileptic agents for prophylactic use yet newer agents are being …

Does the choice of antiepileptic drug affect survival in glioblastoma patients?

KM Knudsen-Baas, A Engeland, NE Gilhus… - Journal of neuro …, 2016 - Springer
Patients with glioblastoma (GBM) often suffer from symptomatic epilepsy. Older antiepileptic
drugs (AEDs) which affect the enzyme system cytochrome P450 have been in extensive use …

Seizures and anticonvulsants in brain tumours: frequency, mechanisms and anti-epileptic management

C Vecht, L Royer-Perron, C Houillier… - Current …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
In cancer, epilepsy can be the manifestation of a primary brain tumour, metastatic disease,
vascular or surgical complications, opportunistic infection or secondary to anti-tumour …

Efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in glioma patients with epilepsy: a systematic review

ME de Bruin, PB van der Meer, L Dirven… - Neuro-Oncology …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Comprehensive data on the efficacy and tolerability of antiepileptic drugs (AED)
treatment in glioma patients with epilepsy are currently lacking. In this systematic review, we …