Meaning ofanticonvulsantsin English

Noun

1. drugs that stop or reduce seizures
   The doctor prescribed anticonvulsants to control the patient's epilepsy.
   Synonyms:

   antiepilepticsseizure medicationsantiseizure drugsconvulsant inhibitors
   Antonyms:

   convulsantsproconvulsantsseizure inducers
2. medicines that prevent convulsions
   Anticonvulsants are often used to treat seizures and other neurological disorders.
   Synonyms:

   antiepilepticsseizure medicationsconvulsant inhibitorsantispasmodics
   Antonyms:

   convulsantsproconvulsants