Management of status epilepticus – Medicine MCQ

All are drugs used in the management of status epilepticus except?

A. Diazepam
B. Carbamazepine
C. Thiopentone sodium
D. Phenytoin

Correct answer : B. Carbamazepine

Drugs used for management of status epilepticus in adults are :
- Clonazepam
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
- Phenobarbitone
- Phenytoin
- Thiopentone sodium
- Propofol
- Midazolam
The last three are used for refractory cases of status epilepticus

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