What is the best medication for a child's postoperative epilepsy?

Jul 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My friend's child had surgery yesterday, and I'm not sure what medications are appropriate for epilepsy. What antiepileptic drugs are recommended for children after surgery?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
When children develop epileptic symptoms after surgery, drug therapy is often one of the important treatment approaches. Below are some commonly used antiepileptic drugs and their characteristics: 1. Carbamazepine: This is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug that can be used to treat various types of epileptic seizures. It has good efficacy; however, drowsiness, dizziness, and other potential side effects should be monitored during use. 2. Phenytoin Sodium: This is a traditional antiepileptic drug frequently used to control various types of epileptic seizures. It has stable efficacy, but attention should be paid to its potential side effects. 3. Sodium Valproate: Also a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug, it has relatively minimal impact on the child's cognitive function, but adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort and abnormal liver function should be noted. When selecting medications, factors such as drug efficacy, adverse effects, the child's age, weight, gender, concomitant diseases, and other individual conditions should be considered. For postoperative epilepsy patients, attention should also be given to postoperative recovery, including cognitive function and emotional status. Psychological support and rehabilitation training should be provided when necessary. A comprehensive treatment strategy will help improve the child's quality of life and promote overall recovery.