Anticonvulsant

/ˌæntikənˈvʌlsənt/noun

A drug used to prevent or control seizures, especially in people with epilepsy.

A medication that reduces the frequency or severity of seizures by calming excessive electrical activity in the brain.

Urdu

ایک دوا جو مرگی کے دوروں کو روکنے یا کم کرنے کے لیے استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔

Hindi

एक दवा जो मिर्गी के दौरों को रोकने या कम करने के लिए उपयोग की जाती है।

The neurologist prescribed an anticonvulsant to manage his seizures.

Related words

antiepileptic

Practice

Skipping doses of an can increase the risk of a seizure.