Table 5.
Antiepileptic drugs used in status epilepticus patients by orders
| Order of antiepileptic drugs | Phenytoin group N = 37 | Sodium valproate group N = 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Rescuer |
Diazepam 37 |
Diazepam 16 |
| First-line |
Phenytoin 37 |
Sodium valproate 17 |
| Second- line |
Phenytoin 9 |
Sodium valproate 7 |
| Phenobarbital 8 |
Phenytoin 1 |
|
| Sodium valproate 7 | ||
| Third- line |
Phenobarbital 7 |
Phenobarbital 5 |
| Sodium valproate 1 |
|
|
| Sodium thiopenthal 1 | ||
| Propofol 1 | ||
| Fourth- line | Phenobarbital 1 | Sodium thiopenthal 1 |
Note. Numbers after each antiepileptic drug indicates number of patients.