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Rectal anticonvulsants in pediatric practice
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|June 1, 1988
Summary
Rectal anticonvulsants offer a vital alternative when children cannot take oral seizure medications due to vomiting or other issues. This method provides effective seizure management for hospitalized children and can be used at home.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Children with seizure disorders often require anticonvulsant therapy.
- Several common anticonvulsants (e.g., clonazepam, valproic acid) are not available for parenteral administration.
- Phenobarbital and phenytoin are parenteral options but may be ineffective or previously failed.