Valproic acid in neonatal status convulsivus.
Valproic acid infused rectally was successful in controlling seizures in two neonates who failed to respond to conventional anti-convulsive therapy. We suggest that this drug may be a useful adjuvant in difficult cases of status convulsivus in neonates.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014635:Valproic Acid