Initial drug of choice in a child with status epilepticus –: (A) Lorazepam, (B) Phenobarbitone, (C) Valproate, (D) Phenytoin
Answer is A. Drug used are → Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Phenytoin, Phenobarbitone, Thiopentol, Propofol, Midazolam.
Lorazepann i.v. is now the preferred initial choice.