Recommended drugs
See Dudley Epilepsy Formulary for first line treatment, adjuvant treatment, routes of administration and a statement on brand vs generic prescribing (See BNF for doses)
Clonazepam
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Paraldehyde
Propofol (not in children)
Thiopental sodium
Phenobarbital (hospital only)
Phenytoin (hospital only)
Drug Traffic Light Key:
Green – On Formulary
Amber – Restricted use, see local guidelines
Purple – Specialist use/initiation
Red – Non Formulary