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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Press
ISSN: 1018-4406
EISSN: 1018-4406
Vol. 25, No. 6, 2015, pp. 1-4
Bioline Code: pe15092
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 25, No. 6, 2015, pp. 1-4

 en Oxidative Status in Epileptic Children Using Carbamazepine
Tutanc, Murat; Aras, Mustafa; Dokuyucu, Recep; Altas, Murat; Zeren, Cem; Arica, Vefik; Ozturk, Oktay Hasan; Motor, Sedat & Yilmaz, Cahide

Abstract

Background: There is an increasing attention towards the relationship between oxidative stress and epilepsy. The effect of antiepileptic drugs on oxidant status is of major interest. Antiepileptic drugs can increase levels of free radicals, which consequently might lead to seizures. Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug commonly used in childhood and adolescence.
Objectives: Therefore we aimed to investigate the effects of CBZ on total antioxidant status, total oxidant stress, and oxidative stress index.
Patients and Methods: The study included 40 epileptic patients and 31 healthy children between 4 and 12 years of age. Serum CBZ level, total antioxidant capacity and total oxidant status were measured. Oxidative stress index was also calculated both in controls and patients.
Results: In the epileptic group, decreased levels of total antioxidant capacity, increased total oxidative stress and oxidative stress index levels were found. Positive correlation between plasma CBZ levels and total oxidant status was observed.
Conclusions: Antioxidant action could not be playing any role in antiepileptic effect of CBZ. Furthermore, increased oxidative stress induced by CBZ could be the cause of CBZ-induced seizures. Therefore combining CBZ with antioxidants could be beneficial.

Keywords
Carbamazepine; Antioxidant Capacity; Oxidant Status

 
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