Management strategies for neonatal hypoglycemia.

J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther

Department of Pharmaceutical Services, West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Published: July 2013

While hypoglycemia occurs commonly among neonates, treatment can be challenging if hypoglycemia persists beyond the first few days of life. This review discusses the available treatment options for both transient and persistent neonatal hypoglycemia. These treatment options include dextrose infusions, glucagon, glucocorticoids, diazoxide, octreotide, and nifedipine. A stepwise, practical approach to the management of these patients is offered.

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