Levetiracetam as an Alternative to Phenytoin for Prophylactic Use in Post-Traumatic Seizures: a Literature Review

Levetiracetam as an Alternative to Phenytoin for Prophylactic Use in Post-Traumatic Seizures: a Literature Review

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common concern for the causes of disability and mortality and it can cause post-traumatic seizure (PTS). Currently, Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) recommends phenytoin (PHY) as early PTS prophylaxis for patients with severe TBI. The two most common drugs prescribed f...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Nagatri, Dicky Arjuna Situmorang, Natanael Ramoti, Andre Marolop Pangihutan Siahaan, Rr. Suzy Indharty, Steven Tandean
Format: Article
Language:Indonesian
Published: Indonesian Society of Neuroanesthesia & Critical Care (INA-SNACC) 2024-10-01
Series:Jurnal Neuroanestesi Indonesia
Subjects:
levetiracetam
phenytoin
prophylaxis
post-traumatic seizure
traumatic brain injury
Online Access:https://inasnacc.org/ojs2/index.php/jni/article/view/622
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