| Literature DB >> 21592494 |
Stephanie L Merhar1, Kurt R Schibler, Catherine M Sherwin, Jareen Meinzen-Derr, Jing Shi, Tonya Balmakund, Alexander A Vinks.
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The pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam were determined prospectively in 18 neonates with seizures. Neonates were found to have lower clearance, higher volume of distribution, and a longer half-life as compared with older children and adults. Mild somnolence was the only adverse effect.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21592494 PMCID: PMC3789844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.03.057
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr ISSN: 0022-3476 Impact factor: 4.406