Epilepsy Flashcards
What’s the first-line drug for generalized-tonic clonic seizures?
Phenobarbital
What’s the first-line drug for generalized seizures that are associated with partial seizures (i.e. partial seizures that progress to generalized)
Carbamazepine
What’s the first line drug for absence seizures?
Sodium valproate
What’s the first-line drug for partial seizures?
Phenobarbitol
What’s the first-line drug for myoclonic and akinetic seizures?
Sodium valproate
What is involved in the general management of status epilepticus?
- Secure airway
Treat reversible causes and aim to stop convulsions
* IV thiamine
* IV glucose
* IV diazepam
If convulsions continue
* IV phenytoin OR IV phenobarbitol (preferred if related to poisoning) infusion