Use of levetiracetam in pediatric refractory status epilepticus
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Keywords

Levetiracetam
Antiepileptic drug
Pediatric refractory seizure

How to Cite

Shakya, K. N., Bhatta, A., Phuyal, S., & Yadav, A. (2019). Use of levetiracetam in pediatric refractory status epilepticus. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 8(1), 41–43. Retrieved from https://jkmc.com.np/ojs3/index.php/journal/article/view/464

Abstract

Refractory status epilepticus, with persistence of seizures despite initial intravenous benzodiazepine and one secondline intravenous antiepileptic drug occurs in nine percent to 44% of the patients with status epilepticus. Aggressive treatment is needed to control such seizures with drug refractoriness. A case of a 2-year-old boy treated with intravenous levetiracetam with cessation of seizures, averting the need for general anesthesia is reported. Option of using levetiracetam in refractory status epilepticus is suggested.

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