Assess the need for SEIZURE prophylaxis
As a critical care pharmacist, questions are still popping up about seizure prophylaxis a…
Update your INTRAcerebral Hemorrhage protocol
Introduction As a hospital pharmacist, you will be asked about spontaneous intracerebra…
Phenytoin is difficult drug to dose
Introduction Phenytoin ( Epanutin, Epilog ) is one of the most difficult drugs to dose.…
Ketogenic diet for epilepsy
As a nutrition support pharmacist, you will hear more about the use of ketogenic diet in …
Weigh considerations for anticonvulsant in women of childbearing age
As a preofessional pharmacist, you will need to navigate risks when antiepileptics are st…
Use benzodiazepines first-line in status epilepticus
As a hospital pharmacist, you will see more emphasis on the management of status epilepti…
Consider levetiracetam for benzo-resistant status epilepticus
New evidence will renew debate about which medication to use for status epilepticus patie…