Epilepsy
ICD-10 G40 · ICD-11 8A6Z

Treatment of Epilepsy with Focal (Partial) Seizures in Adults Aged 16–59

Clinical Scenario

This protocol applies to adults aged 16 to 59 presenting with focal (partial) seizures — seizures that originate within networks limited to one hemisphere and may involve subjective (aura), motor, autonomic, or dyscognitive features.

Treatment Approach

The structured regimen for this scenario involves combination antiepileptic drug therapy. The full protocol specifies which agents, in what sequence, and under what clinical conditions this approach is applied.

Complete regimen details, agent selection, and decision criteria are available in the full protocol below.

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References

Seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere characterized by subjective (aura), motor, autonomic, and dyscognitive features

Younger adults (16 to 59 years of age)

Monotherapy with all indicated AEDs should be attempted before initiating combination therapy.

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