Sort Out Alternative Status Epilepticus Medications
October 2024
Medication shortages and new drug formulations will bring up questions about how to treat status epilepticus.
Continue using benzos first-line for emergent treatment. Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg IV to a max of 4 mg per dose is preferred...but we know it’s commonly on shortage.
Keep other benzo options and routes in mind...in case you can’t get lorazepam. Try midazolam injection IM or intranasally...or buccally in a pinch. Or you can give diazepam injection IV, intranasally, or rectally.
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