Drugs and Other Substances that Can Cause Seizures
Alkylating agents (e.g., busulfan, chlorambucil) |
Antimalarials (chloroquine, mefloquine) |
Antimicrobials/antivirals |
β-lactam and related compounds |
Quinolones |
Acyclovir |
Isoniazid |
Ganciclovir |
Anesthetics and analgesics |
Meperidine |
Fentanyl |
Tramadol |
Local anesthetics |
Dietary supplements |
Ephedra (ma huang) |
Gingko |
Immunomodulatory drugs |
Cyclosporine |
OKT3 (monoclonal antibodies to T cells) |
Tacrolimus |
Interferons |
Psychotropics |
Antidepressants (e.g., bupropion) |
Antipsychotics (e.g., clozapine) |
Lithium |
Radiographic contrast agents |
Drug withdrawal |
Alcohol |
Baclofen |
Barbiturates (short-acting) |
Benzodiazepines (short-acting) |
Zolpidem |
Drugs of abuse |
Amphetamine |
Cocaine |
Phencyclidine |
Methylphenidate |
Flumazenila |
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