Phenytoin
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- 4.8.1 Control of epilepsy
NICE: Newer drugs for epilepsy in adultsNICE: Newer drugs for epilepsy in childrenNotes:Young children metabolise anti-epileptic drugs more rapidly than adults and therefore require more frequent do.....view here - 4.8.2 Status epilepticus
DiazepamRectal solution 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mgIntravenous injection (emulsion) (Diazemuls®) 5mg/mlNotes:In the community, first line treatment of status epilepticus should be 500 micrograms/kg rectal.....view here
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