odium Valproate in the Treatment of 78 Cases of Childhood Epilepsy

VernacularTitle:丙戊酸钠缓释制剂治疗小儿癫78例
Author: Yanhua LI ; Liming GU ; Xiaoyan LU
Publication Type:Journal Article
From: Herald of Medicine 2001;(5):296-297
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To observe the clinical effect of depakine (sodium valproate) in the treatment of childhood epilepsy.　Methods:78 epileptic children were treated with either godilum valproate sustained-release tablets or syrups according to their ages, the control degree of the seizures were observed and reexamination of liver function and blood routine were carried at periodically.　Results: Of the 78 cases, 58 cases (74.4 percent) were completely controlled, 10 cases (12.8 percent) significantly improved, 5 cases (6.4 percent) improved, 5 cases (6.4 percent) remained the same. The total effective rate was 93.6 percent.　Conclusion: Depakine is a new broad-spectrum, easily used anti-epliepsy drug. Its efficacy is significant and there are different dosage forms to be selected and no significant adverse reactions. So depakine is the first selection in treating childhood epilepsy and suited for clinical application.