USE OF DEPAKINE CHRONOSPHERE AS A FIRST MONOTHERAPY TO TREAT EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN
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epilepsy, children, Depakine Chronosphere, monotherapy, valproic acid
Abstract
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. In children, epilepsy presents unique challenges due to their developing brains and susceptibility to cognitive and behavioral issues. Depakine Chronosphere, a controlled-release formulation of valproic acid, has been proposed as a first-line monotherapy for pediatric epilepsy due to its efficacy and tolerability. This essay explores the use of Depakine Chronosphere in treating epilepsy in children, focusing on its pharmacological properties, clinical effectiveness, and safety profile. The methods, results, and discussions presented highlight the potential benefits of Depakine Chronosphere as a primary treatment option for pediatric epilepsy.
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Zainab Ahmed Tuhaifah
Pharmacy technician, Hotat Bani Tamim General Hospital
Fahd Hilal Mishaan Al-Anazi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Abdulrahman Fahad Mahmaad Bin Talhah
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Ahmed Hamied D Almutairi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Abdullah Abdulrahman Sulaiman Almubarak
Technician Pharmacist, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Naif Khaluf Aqeel Alanazi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj