title: [Austrian complex-study on dipropylacetate. Pediatric experiences].
abstract: The clinical trial of Dipropylacetat (Convulex) demonstrates the advantages of a well organized multicenter-study. In rather short time reliable information concerning indication, compatibility and dosage can be received. The results of this project are similar to other observations dealing with DPA: Good therapeutical effect in primary generalized epilepsies independent of the seizure-type. Astonishing results influencing Lennox-Syndrome. In cases not treated before, Convulex shows at least the same effect than the "standard anticonvulsants" but less side effects, especially sedation. In those untreated "new-comers" therapeutical effect comes earlier than in cases of premedication. 20 to 50 mg/kg/day can be recommended in childhood. In rare cases the dosage was increased up to 120 mg/kg/day without problems.
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D002648:Child; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004832:Epilepsy, Absence / Q000188:drug therapy; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000188:drug therapy; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D014631:Valerates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014631:Valerates; D014635:Valproic Acid
vernacular_title: Osterreichische Verbundstudie über Dipropylacetat - pädiatrische Erfahrungen