[The newborn infant of mothers under treatment with anticonvulsants. Description of 5 cases]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1983 Nov-Dec;5(6):561-70.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The effects of fetal exposure to the anticonvulsant drugs and their clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic problems have been considered. The authors have reported five cases of newborns from addicted mothers. Particularly discussed are some clinical and pathologic correlations involved in the exposure to the Hydantoin and to the Sodium Valproate.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hydantoins / adverse effects
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology*
  • Valproic Acid / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Hydantoins
  • Valproic Acid