Epileptic manifestations induced by midazolam in the neonatal period
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
; 59(2A): 242-243, June 2001.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Midazolam
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Epilepsy
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Psychiatry
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Campinas/BR