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

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
Subjects:	Anti-Epileptic Drugs Levetiracetam Meta-Analysis Phenytoin Post-traumatic Seizure Seizure Prophylaxis Traumatic Brain Injury
Online Access:	http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/JARCM/Manuscript/JARCM-3-118.pdf

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