Epileptic manifestations induced by midazolam in the neonatal period
Antiepileptic drugs may cause worsening of epilepsy by aggravating pre-existing seizures or by triggering new seizure types. There are several reports of adverse effects related to midazolam, but only a few authors reported epileptic manifestations. We report four newborns seen at the Neonatal Inten...
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| Language: | eng |
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2001
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2001000200018 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Oai: | oai:scielo:S0004-282X2001000200018 |
| Summary: | Antiepileptic drugs may cause worsening of epilepsy by aggravating pre-existing seizures or by triggering new seizure types. There are several reports of adverse effects related to midazolam, but only a few authors reported epileptic manifestations. We report four newborns seen at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of our University Hospital, who developed seizures a few seconds after the administration of midazolam. It is difficult to identify the patients at risk, but it is important to be aware and recognize this situation. |
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