4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Specialist Answers
Question
What is the role and dose of anticholinergics in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis after organic causes have been excluded?
Answer
Amitriptiline is used in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in school going children after all organic causes have been ruled out. It is given in the dose of 12.5 mg HS. If the child shows a partial response with most of the nights being dry, the dose can be increased to 25 mg HS. The drug has cardiac toxicity, hence side effects need to be monitored. It should not be given for more than 3 months at a stretch. Other drugs that are used are DDAVP. Anticholinergics are not used for nocturnal enuresis.
 
 
 
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Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
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