antiepileptic

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. (pharmacy) Acting to prevent epilepic seizures

- This drug has an antiepileptic effect.

noun

1. a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)

Similar word(s): anticonvulsant

Definition categories: man–made, medicament, medication, medicine

Sentences with antiepileptic as a noun:

- He was prescribed a course of antiepileptics.