Pharmacology · single question
Which antiepileptic medication is commonly used in children for seizure disorders?
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Correct answer: D. Levetiracetam (Keppra)
- A. Carbamazepine is used for seizures but is less commonly the first choice pediatric answer on INBDE.
- B. Valproic acid is also used for pediatric seizures but carries teratogenic risks — not the most distinctive 'new drug' answer for this question.
- C. Phenobarbital is an older antiepileptic still used but not the primary modern choice for pediatric seizure control.
- D. Correct. Levetiracetam (Keppra) is a widely used modern antiepileptic drug for children. It is effective for partial-onset, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures with a good safety profile.