Table 1.
Alphabetically listed AEDs and formulations compatible with enteral and IV dosing
| Not compatible with feeding tube | Oral forms compatible with feeding tube | IV form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brivaracetam | - | Oral solution | Yes |
| Cannabidiol | - | Oral solution | No |
| Carbamazepine | ER |
Chewable Oral suspension |
No longer available |
| Clobazam | - | Oral suspension | Substitute IV BDZ |
| Cenobamate | - | Tablet | No |
| Eslicarbazepine | - | Tablet | No |
| Ethosuximide | - | Oral solution | No |
| Felbamate | - | Oral suspension | No |
| Gabapentin | - | Oral solution | No |
| Lacosamide | - | Oral solution | Yes |
| Lamotrigine | XR | Chewable, ODT | No |
| Levetiracetam | ER | Oral solution | Yes |
| Methsuximide | - | Oral solution | No |
| Oxcarbazepine | ER | Oral suspension | No |
| Perampanel | - | Oral solution | No |
| Phenobarbital | Elixir | Yes | |
| Phenytoin | ER | Oral suspension | Both phenytoin and fosphenytoin |
| Pregabalin | - | Oral solution | No |
| Primidone | - | Tablet |
No Metabolized to phenobarbital |
| Rufinamide | - | Suspension | No |
| Tiagabine | - | Tablet | No |
| Topiramate | ER | Sprinkle | No |
| Valproate | ER |
Sprinkle Oral solution |
Yes |
| Vigabatrin | - | Powder for oral solution | No |
| Zonisamide | - | Open capsule | No |