KROK 1 2018 – Question 193 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient has developed status epilepticus. What medicine should be used in this case to stop the seizures?
- A. Diazepam
- B. Sodium bromide
- C. Cyclodol (Trihexyphenidyl)
- D. Diprazine (Promethazine)
- E. Valerian extract
Hint
Consider which listed drug acts quickly on inhibitory neurotransmission so that it can abort continuous seizure activity, rather than merely calming the patient.
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