Phenobarbital is the most commonly used ADE for treating neonatal seizures . The dosage aims at reaching a level in the baby's blood (a free plasma concentration ) of at least 25 micrograms per milliliter (mcg/ml). Dilantin (phenytoin) is the second most commonly used medication . Doses of dilantin are calculated to produce plasma concentration of 3mcg/ml. A study in 1999 showed that these two AEDs worked equally well when given to newborns with prequent seizures resulting from reduced blood flow and oxygen in the brain. Unfortunately when either drug was given alone, seizures were controlled in fewer than half of these babies, even when high doses were used.
(IF YOUR CHILD HAS SEIZURES)
;If someone is nearby ask them to call your child's doctor. If no one is with you follow the steps below and then call the doctor:
1.Gently place your child on the floor or ground and remove any nearby objects .
