Comparison of Efficacy of Phenytoin With Levetireacetam for the Management of Children With Status Epilepticus

Comparison of Efficacy of Phenytoin With Levetireacetam for the Management of Children With Status Epilepticus

The purpose of studyis to compare the efficacy of phenytoin with levetiracetam for the management of children with status epilepticus.Study performa consists of demographic variables,exclusion criteria,history of epilepsy and efficacy achieved or not.

After getting informed consent 244 children with status epilepticus will be randomly classified into two groups.one group will receive levetireacetam and other group will be given phenytoin and their efficacy will be compared by observing them for breakthrough fits for next 48 hours.

Inclusion Criteria:

• childen of age less than 12 years either gender admitted in pediatric emergency with status epilepticus

Exclusion Criteria:

• children already taking either of trial drug or failed treatment with either of trial drug.children with comorbid conditions