Doctor Interview
| An Interview with Dr J M K Murthy, on "Treatment of Epilepsy" | |
Dr J M K Murthy, MD DM FAMS, is currently Chief of Neurology at The Institute of Neurological Sciences, CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad. Dr Murthy’s main areas of interest are Epilepsy, Critical Care Neurology, Tropical Neurology. He is the Founder Editor of Proceedings of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences and is on the Editorial Board of Neurology India (1990 till date), Journal of Physicians of India (1998 till date). Stroke (Indian Edition) (2001 till date), and Epilepsy India (2002 till date. Besides this Dr Murthy has to his credit 130 articles in international and national journals, 11 chapters to various book which include Tropical Neurology, Tropical Neurology, Epilepsy – The Indian Perspective, Handbook of Neurology, Epilepsy in Tropics, API Text Book of Medicine. He has also edited a number of books and monographs. Dr J M K Murthy is a recipient of a number of awards and fellowships and was adjudged as the "Best Reviewer" for the Year 2000 by the API. Dr J M K Murthy brings to you answers to the following questions on "The Treatment of Epilepsy": | |
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Q1. While treating epilepsy do you prescribe monotherapy or polytherapy?Q2. How long should anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) be administered?
Q3. What are the steps involved while reducing the dose of AEDs?
Q4. In your opinion when should an epileptic patient be admitted in the hospital?
Q5. Are EEG findings affected by prior anti-epileptic treatment? If yes, then should EEG taken before starting the treatment?
Q6. According to you do "control release formulations" have advantages over plain formulations? Can you explain?
Q7. When a patient is presented with focal seizures how would you treat?
Q8. How does sodium valproate compare to carbamazepine in focal epilepsy?
Q9. For optimal management of epileptic seizures during pregnancy what therapy would you recommend?
Q10. What are the prerequisites to starting treatment in a child with epilepsy?
Q11. What are the general principles to be followed when a child is started on an anti epileptic drug?
Q11. What are the recent advancements in India in the treatment of Epilepsy?
