Comparison of levetiracetam versus phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis in patients with traumatic brain injury: A meta-analysis

Introduction: Phenytoin (PHT) is used for seizure prophylaxis in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, levetiracetam (LEV) is emerging as an alternative. Hence in this study, we aimed to conduct a meta-analysis comparing these two drugs in patients with TBI. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Ali Meshkini, Morteza Ghojazadeh, Ardalan Golbahar-Haghighi, Vahideh Zarea-Gavgani, Sepideh Lotfi-Sadigh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Analytical Research in Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/JARCM/Manuscript/JARCM-3-118.pdf