11. Antiepileptics used in absence seizures. “Broad spectrum” antiepileptic drugs. Drugs used for treatment of status epilepticus

Question 1

Which are the drugs used for absence seizures?

Answer 1

• Clonazepam
• Clobazam
• Ethusoximide

Question 2

Which are the drugs used for the treatment of status epilepticus?

Answer 2

• Acute treatment:
  
  • ​IV diazepam, lorazepam or clonazepam
  • IV phenytoin
  • IV phenobarbitol
• Chronic treatment:
  
  • ​General anesthesia

Question 3

Which are the broad-spectrum drugs?

Answer 3

• Valproate
• Lamotrigine
• Topiramate