What is the evidence for levetiracetam as second line anticonvulsant after phenobarbitone in newborn?

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Mithun Chandra Konar

Dear Archan

You may find this article useful. Relevant portions of the article has been highlighted in yellow color.

Thanks

Archan Sil

Thank you. This is a very good article, precisely describing role of levetiracetam as second line drug in neonatal seizure.

Mauricio López-Espejo

According to a recent systematic review, levetiracetam may be at least as or more effective for neonatal seizures as phenobarbital.

Neuropediatrics 2018; 49(01): 012-017