What are the intravenous treatments for epilepsy?

Jun 05, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
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What are the intravenous treatments for epilepsy?

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Dr. Huang Shichang
The main intravenous medications used for treating epilepsy include the following: 1. Magnesium sulfate injection: stabilizes neuronal cell membranes, reduces neural excitability, and helps control epileptic episodes. 2. Mannitol injection: as an osmotic diuretic, it reduces cerebrospinal fluid pressure, alleviates cerebral edema, improves cerebral circulation, and thereby relieves epileptic symptoms. 3. Calcium gluconate injection: replenishes glucose in the body, promotes metabolism, and improves brain cell function; particularly suitable for deficiencies in trace elements caused by long-term epilepsy. 4. Diazepam injection: the drug of first choice for treating status epilepticus, with rapid action; however, care must be taken to control the intravenous infusion rate to avoid cardiovascular depression and respiratory arrest. These medications must be strictly administered according to medical instructions.