Question

A 35-year-old man with known epilepsy presents in generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting >5 minutes. IV access is available. What is the first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV midazolam or diazepam

Answer

IV phenytoin as the first drug

Answer

IV levetiracetam immediately without benzodiazepine

Answer

Oral diazepam

Answer

IM haloperidol

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with known epilepsy presents in generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting >5 minutes. IV access is available. What is the first-line pharmacological treatment?