Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy: An Intensive Pharmacovigilance Study

    November 2023 in “ Children ”
    Eva García, Lizbeth Naranjo, Luz Adriana Pichardo‐Macías … Juan Luis Chávez‐Pacheco
    Studysummary In this study, valproic acid, levetiracetam, and phenytoin were the main anti-seizure medications associated with adverse drug reactions in pediatric epilepsy patients, with younger children and those on polytherapy at higher risk.
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    1. Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review Medicines · 2023
    2. Hair Loss with Levetiracetam in Five Patients with Epilepsy Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy · 2013
    3. The Influence of Valproic Acid Treatment on Hair and Serum Zinc Levels and Serum Biotinidase Activity European journal of paediatric neurology · 2008