Medications for Status Epilepticus
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Status Epilepticus.
Found 6 Approved Drugs for Status Epilepticus
Midazolam
Brand Names
Nayzilam, Seizalam
Midazolam
Brand Names
Nayzilam, Seizalam
Form: Injection, Spray, Syrup
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: June 20, 2000
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Midazolam HCl Syrup is indicated for use in pediatric patients for sedation, anxiolysis and amnesia prior to diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures or before induction of anesthesia. Midazolam HCl syrup is intended for use in monitored settings only and not for chronic or home use. WARNINGS MIDAZOLAM HCL SYRUP MUST BE USED AS SPECIFIED IN THE LABEL. Midazolam is associated with a high incidence of partial or complete impairment of recall for the next several hours. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.
Phenytoin
Brand Names
Infatabs, Phenytoin Infatabs, Phenytek, Dilantin-125
Phenytoin
Brand Names
Infatabs, Phenytoin Infatabs, Phenytek, Dilantin-125
Form: Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: July 16, 1975
Classification: Anti-epileptic Agent
Phenytoin is indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures. Phenytoin is indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures. ( 1 )
Lorazepam
Brand Names
Ativan, Loreev
Lorazepam
Brand Names
Ativan, Loreev
Form: Solution, Injection, Concentrate, Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: July 25, 1980
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam tablets, are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The effectiveness of lorazepam tablets, in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
Cerebyx
Generic Name
Fosphenytoin
Cerebyx
Generic Name
Fosphenytoin
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: August 06, 2007
Classification: Anti-epileptic Agent
CEREBYX is indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. CEREBYX can also be substituted, short-term, for oral phenytoin. CEREBYX should be used only when oral phenytoin administration is not possible [see Dosage and Administration.
Intensol
Brand Names
TaperDex 12-day, Dextenza, Maxidex, TaperDex 6-day, Hemady, Ozurdex, RAYOS, Valtoco
Intensol
Brand Names
TaperDex 12-day, Dextenza, Maxidex, TaperDex 6-day, Hemady, Ozurdex, RAYOS, Valtoco
Form: Gel, Injection, Spray, Insert, Elixir, Tablet, For, Implant, Solution
Method of administration: Nasal, Ophthalmic, Intracanalicular, Oral, Rectal, Intravitreal, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: November 15, 1963
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Diazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. As an adjunct prior to endoscopic procedures if apprehension, anxiety or acute stress reactions are present, and to diminish the patient's recall of the procedures. Diazepam is a useful adjunct for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm due to reflex spasm to local pathology (such as inflammation of the muscles or joints, or secondary to trauma); spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders (such as cerebral palsy and paraplegia); athetosis; stiff-man syndrome; and tetanus. Diazepam Injection is a useful adjunct in status epilepticus. Diazepam is a useful premedication (the intramuscular route is preferred) for relief of anxiety and tension in patients who are to undergo surgical procedures. Intravenously, prior to cardioversion for the relief of anxiety and tension and to diminish the patient's recall of the procedure.
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