Trends, prescribing patterns, and determinants of initial antiepileptic drug treatment in older epileptic patients
There is a growing trend of initiating treatment with new-generation AEDs in older Thai patients with epilepsy. Factors positively associated with starting new-generation AEDs include the year treatment began, non-Universal Coverage Scheme, liver disease, and opioid use, while statin use is a negatively associated factor.
Authors
- Noppaket Singkham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2650-1121)
- Pitsamai Saiwijit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8891-6955)
- Papavee Sangliamthong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2065-4676)
- Tawanrat Panthong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5934-8103)
- Hataikan Wiangkham
Institutions
- University of Phayao (TH)
- Buddhachinaraj Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
- Published
- 2024-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riae055
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77
Funders
- University of Phayao