Accepted at: May, 18, 2025
5:44 a.m.
Author:
braviboron
Co-authors:
Stapedius
Related Deck:
1675118865074
Accepted
Rationale for new note
West syndrome management. Have also tagged with neurology and paeds
Alternative formatting:
{{c1::Prednisolone (or prednisone)}}
OR
{{c1::Tetracosactide (tetracosactrin)}}
OR
{{c1::Vigabatrin}}
OR
{{c1::Clonazepam}}
OR
{{c1::Nitrazepam}}
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What medications can be used to manage spams in West Syndrome (infantile spasms)?
{{c1::
Prednisolone (or prednisone) OR
Tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) OR
Vigabatrin OR
Clonazepam OR
Nitrazepam
}}
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What medications can be used to manage spams in <b>West Syndrome</b> (infantile spasms)?<br><br><div>{{c1::<div>Prednisolone (or prednisone) <i><u>OR</u></i></div>
<div>Tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) <i><u>OR</u></i></div>
<div>Vigabatrin <u><i>OR</i></u></div>
<div>Clonazepam <u><i>OR</i></u></div><div>Nitrazepam</div>}}<br></div>
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Oxford Handbook
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First Aid
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AMBOSS
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Epilepsy and seizures: West syndrome (infantile spasms). Therapeutic Guidelines Published November 2017
(Amended June 2023). Accessed April 2025. https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Neurology&topicfile=epilepsy-and-seizures&guidelinename=Neurology§ionId=toc_d1e999#toc_d1e999
Source
Epilepsy and seizures: West syndrome (infantile spasms). Therapeutic Guidelines Published November 2017
(Amended June 2023). Accessed April 2025. <a href="https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Neurology&topicfile=epilepsy-and-seizures&guidelinename=Neurology§ionId=toc_d1e999#toc_d1e999">https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Neurology&topicfile=epilepsy-and-seizures&guidelinename=Neurology&sectionId=toc_d1e999#toc_d1e999</a>
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#Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Paediatrics
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#Malleus_CM::#eTG_Complete::Neurology::Epilepsy_and_seizures::West_syndrome_(infantile_spasms)
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::15_Immunomodulators_and_anti-inflammatories::02_Corticosteroids::Prednisolone/prednisone::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::12_Eye_drugs::03_Drugs_for_allergic_inflammatory_eye_conditions::05_Corticosteroids::Prednisolone::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::13_Gastrointestinal_drugs::06_Drugs_for_inflammatory_bowel_disease::01_Corticosteroids_(gastrointestinal)::Prednisolone::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::21_Miscellaneous_drugs_and_late_additions::01_Specialised_drugs::Tetracosactide::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::16_Neurological_drugs::01_Antiepileptics::04_Other_antiepileptics::Vigabatrin::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::16_Neurological_drugs::01_Antiepileptics::02_Benzodiazepines::Clonazepam::03_Indications
#Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::18_Psychotropic_drugs::04_Drugs_for_anxiety_and_sleep_disorders::01_Benzodiazepines::Nitrazepam::03_Indications