Safety and efficacy of lacosamide versus phenytoin for refractory seizures in neurosurgical patients

Background Postoperative neurosurgical patients have increased risk of seizures. Traditional anti-epileptics, such as phenytoin, are not always effective and cause adverse effects. Levetiracetam is the first-line therapy due to its similar efficacy and more favourable side effect profile. However, m...

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Main Authors: Sarah Schaidle, Kasey Greathouse, Deepika McConnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:BMJ Neurology Open
Online Access:https://neurologyopen.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000144.full