A Comparison of Four Treatments for Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus

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Authors

David M. Treiman · University of California, Los Angeles

Patti D. Meyers

Nancy Y. Walton · University of California, Los Angeles

Joseph F. Collins

Cindy Colling

A. James Rowan · The Bronx Defenders

Adrian Handforth

Edward Faught · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Vincent P. Calabrese

Abstract

As initial intravenous treatment for overt generalized convulsive status epilepticus, lorazepam is more effective than phenytoin. Although lorazepam is no more efficacious than phenobarbital or diazepam plus phenytoin, it is easier to use.

Topics & Keywords

Epilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 339, Issue 12, pp. 792-798

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199809173391202

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