Question
Pediatrics Question on Growth and Development
A 10-month old infant was brought with complaints of jerking movement of limbs towards the body. On examination, there is a regression of developmental milestones. Electroencephalogram shows hypsarrhythmia. Which of the following is the drug of choice in this condition ?
A
Phenytoin
B
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C
Levetiracetam
D
Phenobarbitone
Answer
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Adrenocorticotropic hormone