Intravenous phenytoin is a main medication to treat SE. Recent and new antiepileptic drugs (AED) such as sodium valproate, lacosamide, levetiracetam or topiramate have potential benefits in ...

Phenytoin 50mg/mL; contains alcohol, propylene glycol. Status epilepticus: IV not to exceed 50mg/min. Loading dose: 10–15mg/kg followed by maintenance doses of 100mg orally or IV every 6–8 hrs.

Treatment should follow the scheme commonly used in CSE, with intravenous benzodiazepines as first choices, followed by phenytoin, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital or valproate. General anesthesia ...