Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: IV levetiracetam was infused in two infants, first as a loading dose of 60mg/kg in 30min, then at 30mg/kg twice a day. Both infants were continuously monitored with video-EEG before, during and after the drug trial. Blood count, liver enzymes, serum creatinine, ammonia and lactate blood levels were performed repeatedly before and after the IV levetiracetam administration. Follow-up was of 16 and 10 months. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Maria Roberta Cilio, Roberto Bianchi, Martina Balestri, Alfredo Onofri, Simona Giovannini, Matteo Di Capua, Federico Vigevano |
Journal | Epilepsy research
(Epilepsy Res)
Vol. 86
Issue 1
Pg. 66-71
(Sep 2009)
ISSN: 1872-6844 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 19520548
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anticonvulsants
- Lactic Acid
- Levetiracetam
- Ammonia
- Creatine
- Piracetam
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Topics |
- Ammonia
(blood)
- Anticonvulsants
(administration & dosage)
- Blood Cell Count
(methods)
- Creatine
(blood)
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Electroencephalography
(methods)
- Epilepsy, Partial, Sensory
(complications)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Infant
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Lactic Acid
(blood)
- Levetiracetam
- Liver
(enzymology)
- Male
- Piracetam
(administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives)
- Status Epilepticus
(drug therapy, etiology)
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