Drug of choice for West syndrome in children is?: (A) Vigabatrin, (B) Valproate, (C) ACTH, (D) Lamotrigene
Answer is C. - Drug of choice for West syndrome in children is either ACTH or steroids. (ACTH > Steroids) - In children with Tuberous sclerosis - Vigabatrin is preferred. - West syndrome is characterized by triad of Infantile spasms (SALAAM ATTACKS) Developmental delay Hypsarrhythmia (on EEG)