Intravenous levetiracetam vs phenytoin for status epilepticus and cluster seizures: A prospective, randomized study

Seizure : the Journal of the British Epilepsy Association
Arunodaya R GujjarAbdullah Al-Asmi

Abstract

Status Epilepticus (SE) is a common medical emergency carrying a high morbidity and mortality. Levetiracetam (LEV) is a novel anticonvulsant effective against varied seizures. Few prospective studies have addressed its use in SE. We aimed to examine the efficacy of intravenous LEV in controlling SE and cluster attacks of seizures (CS), in comparison with IV phenytoin (DPH), using a prospective, randomized study design. Adult patients with SE or CS, following an initial dose of IV benzodiazepine to control ongoing seizure, were randomized to receive either medication. Rates of seizure control over 24h, adverse effects and outcomes were compared. A logistic regression model was used to identify outcome predictors. 52 patients with SE and 63 with CS received either LEV or DPH. In the SE group, LEV was effective in18/22(82%) and DPH in 22/30(73.3%) patients in controlling seizures. Among patients with CS, LEV was effective in 31/38(81.6%) and DPH in 20/25(80%). With the use of LEV, DPH or both, SE and CS were controlled among 92% and 96% of patients respectively. Adverse events included hypotension (in 2 on DPH) and transient agitation (2 on LEV). IV Levetiracetam controls status epilepticus or cluster seizures with an efficacy com...Continue Reading

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