This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Pharmacology
Drug of choice for status epilepticus is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Diazepam, B. Lorazepam, C. Phenytoin, D. Sodium valproate
B: Lorazepam
Answer: B: Lorazepam 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lorazepam * Lorazepam i.v. is now the preferred initial choice.* Clonazepam is an alternative.* Diazepam i.v. was widely used as first line drug. But it is more likely to caus hypotension and respiratory depression and its antiepilepsy effect wears off after about 20 minutes