Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
AED
Also written as: AED — Anti-Epileptic Drug
Anti-epileptic drug used to prevent or control seizures.
Full Definition
Anti-epileptic drugs represent the primary therapeutic intervention for epilepsy management, encompassing both traditional medications like phenytoin and newer agents like levetiracetam. In editorial contexts, AED requires careful attention to specific drug names, dosing regimens, and side effect profiles. The acronym is widely used in epilepsy literature but should be spelled out on first use in patient-facing documents.
Usage
Usage note: Spell out as 'anti-epileptic drug' on first use in patient documents. Note newer terminology preference for ASM in some contexts.
In Context
- "The patient's AED levels were within therapeutic range." — Laboratory report
- "AED therapy was initiated following the first unprovoked seizure." — Treatment plan
Also known as
antiepileptic drug
anticonvulsant
Don't confuse with
ASM