Drug of choice for status epilepticus is –
Correct Answer: Lorazepam
Description: 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
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