Cerebral Palsy Medications and Prescription Drugs
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There are several medications and prescription drug treatments which may be recommended for children with cerebral palsy.
There is no cure for the brain damage which causes cerebral palsy, However, medications may be prescribed to help reduce some of the limitations caused by the disability.
Medications can ease tight muscles, reduce abnormal movements and control seizures which are commonly associated with cerebral palsy.
There are four different types of cerebral palsy, which each impact different muscle groups in different ways. Depending on the type of cerebral palsy and the specific symptoms, different medications may be prescribed.
SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY MEDICATIONS TO CONTROL MUSCLE TIGHTNESS
For children with spastic cerebral palsy, medications may be used to control muscle tightness and spasticity. The three main medications used for children with spastic cerebral palsy are:
- Diazepam: a relaxant of the brain and body
- Baclofen: blocks nerve signals which cause muscle contractions
- Dantrolene or Dantrium: reduces and interferes with muscle contraction
ATHETOID CEREBRAL PALSY MEDICATIONS TO REDUCE ABNORMAL MOVEMENTS
For children with athetoid cerebral palsy, medications may be used to reduce abnormal movements of the muscles. Some of the drugs, known as anticholinergic drugs, used for children with athetoid cerebral palsy include:
- Trihexyphenidyl
- Benztropine
- Procyclidine hydrochloride
CEREBRAL PALSY MEDICATIONS TO CONTROL SEIZURES
Seizures in children are commonly associated with cerebral palsy brain injuries. Seizures can be subtle or associated with severe uncontrolled contraction of muscles. Several medications may be prescribed by a doctor to minimize the occurrence and impact of seizures, including:
- Depakene (also known as Valproate or Valrelease)
- Diazepam (also known as Valium)
- Dilantin
- Epival
- Klonopin (also known as Rivotril)
- Tegrotol
- Zarontin
CEREBRAL PALSY MEDICATION EXPENSE
The medications and prescription drugs which are usually recommended for children with cerebral palsy can be expensive. There are often private health insurance or government benefits available to cover most of the costs of these medications for the child.
In many cases, a child’s cerebral palsy may be caused by a medical mistake which could have been prevented. The financial expense of providing proper treatment should be on the responsible party and their insurance company, not the family.
FREE CLAIM EVALUATION WITH CEREBRAL PALSY ATTORNEYS
The medical malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential cerebral palsy lawsuits for families to obtain benefits for children with cerebral palsy if the disability could have been prevented.
There are different deadlines in each state which could bar the child’s right to obtain cerebral palsy settlement benefits. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation and the cerebral palsy lawyers will review the circumstances surrounding the birth to determine if your child may be entitled to compensation.. There are no fees or expenses unless a recover is obtained.
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