Table 2

Treatments for status epilepticus

GroupFPHTLEVP value
n 80 93
Study drug dose administered at loading, mg1350 (1125, 1500)2000 (1000, 3000)
Diazepam dose administered before the study drug, mg10 (5, 10)10 (5, 10)0.35
Time between intravenous diazepam and intravenous study drugs, min14 (7, 24)14 (9, 29)0.61
Study drug dose administered within 24 hours1350 (1125, 1500)3000 (1500, 3500)
  • Each variable is expressed as a median (IQR) and compared using the Mann-Whitney U test.

  • FPHT, fosphenytoin; LEV, levetiracetam.