A Case of Propofol-Induced Delayed-Onset Refractory Myoclonic Seizures.

Author: Hyung Won JEON ¹ ; Ji Hye KANG ; Hyun Sook KIM ; Hee Young JO ; Sang Ho KIM
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1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. shkim1@dau.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Propofol; Myoclonic seizure; Status epilepticus
MeSH: Anesthesia, General; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Myoclonus; Neurotransmitter Agents; Propofol; Seizures*; Status Epilepticus
From:Journal of Clinical Neurology 2007;3(3):154-157
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Propofol, a GABA-mediated inhibitor of excitatory neurotransmitter, is a popular intravenous agent for general anesthesia and sedation. Its side effects reportedly include opisthotonus, seizures, and myoclonus, and are usually manageable. We present a patient who developed propofol-induced delayed-onset refractory myoclonic seizures that resisted antiepileptic drugs.