Consider Levetiracetam for Benzo-Resistant Status Epilepticus

February 2020

New evidence will renew debate about which med to use for status epilepticus patients who DON'T respond to a benzodiazepine.

Continue to first optimize the benzo dose...such as giving up to 8 mg of lorazepam.

There are several recommended options to try next...but many hospitals use IV fosphenytoin due to long-standing experience.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Hospital Pharmacist's Letter includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Quick reference drug comparison charts
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

Table of Contents

Seizures Consider Levetiracetam for Benzo-Resistant Status Epilepticus
New Drugs Save Recarbrio as a Last Resort for Resistant Infections
Emergency Medicine Be Ready to Manage Symptoms of Stimulant Toxicity
CPR Don't Expect to Add the Antiarrhythmic Bretylium to Crash Carts
Med Administration Know Whether to Redose Meds After Vomiting
New Drugs Expect Trikafta to Be a Game Changer for Cystic Fibrosis
Cardiology Help With Proper Use of Colchicine for Pericarditis
Hepatitis C Try to Limit Interruptions of Hep C Antivirals
New Drugs Watch for Patients on the Parkinson's Med Nourianz
Med Safety Recommend Eye Exams for Patients on Elmiron at Home