American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Phenobarbitone Versus Levetiracetam: A Qualified Approach to Initial Neonatal Seizure Management

    Mohammed Mahfuzur Rahman*, Abid Hossain Mollah, Md Saiful Islam, Shaha Mohammad Abdullah Al Baki

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 34-42
    Received: 13 February 2025
    Accepted: 25 February 2025
    Published: 26 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajp.20251102.11
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    Abstract: Background: Seizures in newborns are frequent throughout the first month of life and might affect their neurodevelopment. Despite its limited effectiveness and association with cognitive impairment in human subjects, phenobarbitone (PB) is presently the preferred anti-epileptic medication (AED). The use of intravenous levetiracetam to treat seizure... Show More