Anti-Epileptics Flashcards
1
Q
Ativan (first-line agent) IVP
A
2 mg IV q1-2min (max 0.1 mg/kg
2
Q
Ativan IN
A
0.2 mg/kg
3
Q
Ativan Buccal
A
0.3 mg/kg
4
Q
Valium IVP
A
5 mg IV q5min (max 20 mg)
5
Q
Valium PR
A
0.2-0.5 mg/kg
6
Q
Versed IM
A
10 mg IM (option if IV not available)
7
Q
Versed IN
A
5 mg IN (one spray)
8
Q
Phenytoin loading dose
A
20 mg/kg IV
9
Q
Phenytoin drip rate
A
50 mg/min (max rate, watch for hypotension from diluent)
10
Q
Phosphenytoin loading dose
A
20 PE/kg IV
11
Q
Phosphenytoin drip rate
A
100-150 PE/min
12
Q
Keppra IV
A
500 mg
13
Q
Keppra (pediatrics)
A
20-50 mg/kg max of 2500 mg
14
Q
Phenobarbital loading dose
A
20 mg/kg IV
15
Q
Phenobarbital drip rate
A
< 60 mg/min
