Question

A 30-year-old man in the emergency department has generalised tonic–clonic seizures lasting more than 5 minutes without recovery between them. IV access is available. What is the most appropriate first-line medication?

Accepted Answer

IV Lorazepam

Answer

IV Phenytoin

Answer

IV Levetiracetam

Answer

Rectal Diazepam as first choice when IV access exists

Answer

Oral Diazepam

Practice question

A 30-year-old man in the emergency department has generalised tonic–clonic seizures lasting more than 5 minutes without recovery between them. IV access is available. What is the most appropriate first-line medication?