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Which of the following anti-epileptic medications acts by promoting slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels?

A. carbamazepine
B. lacosamide
C. lamotrigine
D. rufinamide
E. topiramate

Answer: {{c1::B. Lacosamide }}
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Lacosamide: promotes slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels, a mechanism of action distinct from the other sodium channel-blocking medications listed, which stabilize the fast-inactivated state.
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