Patient's question:
Six months ago, the child had a seizure and went to the hospital for tests, including an EEG, CT scan, bone density test, and blood tests. The EEG results were normal, but the bone density was -1.8. The CT scan was also normal. The doctor diagnosed a calcium deficiency and prescribed calcium supplements, which the child has been taking. However, just half a month ago, the child had another seizure and went back to the hospital for an EEG. During the EEG, the child had a high fever of 39°C and another seizure. The doctor diagnosed epilepsy and prescribed Kaipulan oral liquid for the child to take.Doctor's answer:
Kaplan oral liquid is a new antiepileptic drug formulation, currently undergoing clinical trials in some hospitals. I apologize for not having used this formulation for pediatric patients yet. Theoretically, the ingredients of the oral liquid are not significantly different from those of tablets, and the oral liquid may provide convenience for small infants in taking medication. Any drug may have side effects, so please refer to the medication instructions. Compared to other options, Kaplan is a new broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug with relatively mild side effects, minimal impact on growth and development, and little effect on intelligence.Currently, the drug can cure about 70% of epilepsy cases. Generally, if a patient remains seizure-free for 3-4 years consecutively, they can gradually discontinue the medication under a doctor's evaluation. Some epilepsy cases may require surgical treatment, typically those with clear focal lesions, such as secondary epilepsy caused by post-traumatic injuries, intracranial inflammatory masses, brain tumors, vascular malformations that are not controllable with medication, or partial refractory epilepsy.