Question

A 64-year-old man presents in generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes despite two adequate doses of IV midazolam. Airway is secured. According to status epilepticus protocols, which is the most appropriate next-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV levetiracetam loading dose

Answer

Oral carbamazepine

Answer

Oral phenytoin

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Buccal midazolam repeated

Answer

IV haloperidol

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents in generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes despite two adequate doses of IV midazolam. Airway is secured. According to status epilepticus protocols, which is the most appropriate next-line pharmacological treatment?