Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3052958 | Epilepsy Research | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Total daily CBZ doses and patient weight decreased with age. The average dose for elderly nursing home residents was approximately 9 mg/(kg dayâ1). Carbamazepine serum concentrations were lower than those used for younger adults, suggesting that these patients may be more sensitive to CBZ.
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Authors
Angela K. Birnbaum, Jeannine M. Conway, Nancy A. Hardie, Thomas E. Lackner, Sandra E. Bowers, Ilo E. Leppik,