Central Nervous System Guidelines 2020
Recurrent seizures, known as epilepsy, pose various challenges and cultural misconceptions. Lamotrigine dosing updated for HIV-infected adults on ART to address drug interactions and align with current STGs and EML.
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Chapter 15: Central nervous system NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AFFORDABLE MEDICINES ESSENTIAL MEDICINES PROGRAMME PRIMARY HEALTHCARE GUIDELINES 2020 1
EVIDENCE Please access the National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC) report for detailed evidence (including rationale, references and costings) informing decision-making on medicine addition, amendments and deletions: http://www.health.gov.za/index.php/standard-treatment-guidelines-and- essential-medicines-list/category/285-phc DISCLAIMER This slide set is an implementation tool and should be used alongside the most recently published STG available on the EML Clinical Guide Application. This information does not supersede or replace the STG itself. 2
Epilepsy DESCRIPTION Recurrent seizures and is associated with many psychological, social and legal problems, and cultural misperceptions CHANGES Lamotrigine, oral Dose titration AMENDED For HIV infected adults on ART, drug interactions UPDATED REASON Aligned to Adult Hospital Level STGs and EML, 2019 3
