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Sodium channel blocker

Okay kiddo, let me explain to you what sodium channel blocker means. Do you remember when we talked about electricity and how it flows through wires and things like that?

Well, our brain and body also use electricity to send messages from one part to another. These messages help us move and do everything we need to do. Sodium channels are like little doors in our cells that let electricity flow in and out.

But sometimes, there can be too much electricity flowing in and out of these channels. This can cause problems like seizures, irregular heartbeat and pain. That's when a sodium channel blocker comes in.

A sodium channel blocker is like a lock that prevents too much electricity from getting through the sodium channels in our cells. It slows down the flow of electricity and can help treat the problems mentioned earlier.

This medication is used to help control symptoms caused by too much electricity in the body. It's important to always follow the instructions given by the doctor or pharmacist because too much or too little of the medication can cause problems.

So there you have it, sodium channel blockers are like locks that can control the amount of electricity flowing in and out of cells in our body.
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