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Abstract
Cannabidiol has shown promising effects on reducing seizure frequency in children and adults with selected epilepsy syndromes. In this narrative brief review, we provide an update on the use of cannabidiol in pediatric epilepsy including the indications for its use, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, requirements for monitoring and regulations.
期刊介绍:
The general objective of Indian Pediatrics is "To promote the science and practice of Pediatrics." An important guiding principle has been the simultaneous need to inform, educate and entertain the target audience. The specific key objectives are:
-To publish original, relevant, well researched peer reviewed articles on issues related to child health.
-To provide continuing education to support informed clinical decisions and research.
-To foster responsible and balanced debate on controversial issues that affect child health, including non-clinical areas such as medical education, ethics, law, environment and economics.
-To achieve the highest level of ethical medical journalism and to produce a publication that is timely, credible and enjoyable to read.