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47th Annual Meeting ҉ August 2-4, 2013 ҉ Orlando, FL
Updates in Seizure Management: Nothing To Get All Shook Up About
Jennifer Bushwitz, PharmDClinical Pharmacy Specialist, NeuroCritical Care
Shands at the University of Florida
Melissa Ruble, PharmD, BCPSEmergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Disclosure
• I do not have a vested interest in or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing education activity, or any affiliation with an organization whose philosophy could potentially bias my presentation
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Pharmacist Objectives
• Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
– Discuss the updated status epilepticus (SE) guidelines
– Summarize the main advantages and disadvantages of the new antiepileptic drugs
– Describe any alternative administration routes and bioequivalence issues that arise with the use of these medications
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Technician Objectives
• Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
– Define status epilepticus
– Review updated treatment recommendations for status epilepticus
– Summarize the main advantages and disadvantages of new epileptic drugs
– Describe current challenges concerning the administration of new epileptic drugs
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47th Annual Meeting ҉ August 2-4, 2013 ҉ Orlando, FL
Status Report
Jennifer Bushwitz, PharmDClinical Pharmacy Specialist, NeuroCritical Care
Shands at the University of Florida
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“..all attempts at classification of epileptic seizures are hampered by our limited knowledge of the underlying pathological
processes within the brain, and that any classification must of necessity be a tentative one and will be subject to change with
every advance in the scientific understanding of epilepsy”
‐H. Gastaut, International League Against Epilepsy
Epilepsia 1970;11:102-113
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Neurocritical Care Society Guidelines
• Published 2012; started writing 2008
• Class– I: Intervention is useful and effective. Treatment benefits clearly
exceed risks
– IIa: Evidence/expert opinion suggest intervention is useful/effective. Treatment benefits exceed risk
– IIb: Strength of evidence/expert opinion about intervention usefulness/effectiveness is less well established. More data are needed; however, using this treatment when warranted is not unreasonable
– III: Intervention is not useful or effective and may be harmful. Benefit does not exceed risk
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Neurocritical Care Society Guidelines
• Published 2012; started writing 2008
• Level of evidence
– A: Adequate evidence is available from multiple, large, randomized clinical trials or meta‐analyses
– B: Limited evidence is available from less rigorous data, including fewer, smaller randomized trials, nonrandomized studies, and observational analyses
– C: Evidence relies on expert/consensus opinion, case reports, or standard of care
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Status Epilepticus Defined
• “Sufficient in length” and “often enough”
• Continuous or repetitive seizure activity persisting for at least 30 minutes without recovery of consciousness between attacks
• Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or 2 or more seizures during which patient does not return to baseline
• Five or more minutes of either– Continuous clinical or electrographic seizures– Recurrent seizure activity without return to baseline
Arif H and Hirsch LJ. Seminars in Neurology 2008;28(3):342-354 Jenssen S et al. Epilepsia 2006;47:1499-1503Lowenstein DH et al. Epilepsia 1999;40:120-122 Bassin et al. Critical Care 2002;6:137-142Epilepsia 1981;22:489-501 Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Clinical Timeline
Ictus
2 min
Spontaneous resolution
5 - 10 min
Decreased likelihood of spontaneous resolution
Theodore WH et al. Neurology 1994;44:1403-1407.Shinnar S, et al. Ann Neurol 2001;49:659-664.
Likelihood of Spontaneous Remission
Shinnar S, et al. Ann Neurol 2001;49:659-664.
Duration of seizure (min)
Probability of ongoing
seizure stopping
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
Clinical Timeline
Ictus
2 min
Spontaneous resolution
5 - 10 min
Decreased likelihood of spontaneous resolution
30 min
Infarction
Theodore WH et al. Neurology 1994;44:1403-1407. Nevander G et al. Ann Neurol 1985;18:281-290.Shinnar S, et al. Ann Neurol 2001;49:659-664. Towne AR et al. Epilepsia 1994;35:27-34.
30 - 59 min>60 min
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Clinical Timeline
Ictus
2 min
Spontaneous resolution
5 - 10 min
Decreased likelihood of spontaneous resolution
30 min
Infarction
Theodore WH et al. Neurology 1994;44:1403-1407. Nevander G et al. Ann Neurol 1985;18:281-290.Shinnar S, et al. Ann Neurol 2001;49:659-664. Towne AR et al. Epilepsia 1994;35:27-34.
30 - 59 min
Mortality <3% 32%
>60 min
Seizure
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Non‐convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus•Tonic/clonic movements, mental status impairment•Electrolyte abnormalities, rhabdomyolysis•Lower mortality rate at hospital discharge: 9‐21%
Non‐convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Seizure
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus•Seizures on electroencephalogram (EEG) without clinical findings•High prevalence in critically ill patients with impaired mental status•Often delayed diagnosis in the ICU•Higher mortality rate at hospital discharge: 18‐52%
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Seizure
Common Causes
1. Drugs– Antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy non‐compliance
– Alcohol
– Toxicity
2. Foreign Materials– Infection
– Tumor
– Trauma
– Stroke
3. Misc– Metabolic abnormalities
– Cardiac arrest/anoxiaLowenstein DH, et al. Neurology 1993; 43:483-8.DeLorenzo RJ, et al. Epileptic Seizures: Pathophysiology and Clinical Semiology;2000:697-710.
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Non‐convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
1. Emergent Control Therapy
Seizure
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Emergent Control Therapy
• Timing: <5 minutes
• Goal: termination of seizure
• Agent of choice: benzodiazepine
– Lorazepam (IA), midazolam (IA), diazepam (IIaA)
– Multiple routes of administration
• Adverse effects: respiratory depression, hypotension
– Lower incidence than placebo
– Airway compromise due to seizures vs benzodiazepines
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23Alldredge BK, et al. NEJM 2001;345(9):631-7
VA Cooperative Study
• 1990‐1995
• 16 VA medical centers
• Overt or subtle generalized convulsive SE
• Treatment
– Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg
– Phenobarbital 15 mg/kg
– Diazepam 0.15 mg/kg + phenytoin (PHT) 18 mg/kg
– PHT 18 mg/kg
– Second treatment: PHT
– Third treatment: phenobarbital
• Clinical and electrical resolution of seizure within 20 min of administration
• Did not recur from 20‐60 min
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NEJM 1998;339(12):792-8
64.9%58.2% 55.8%
43.6%
17.9%24.2%
8.3% 7.7%
Overt Subtle
RAMPART
• Randomized, double blind, phase 3, noninferiority
• Convulsive status epilepticus
• Treatment– 10 mg IM midazolam
– 4 mg IV lorazepam
• Primary endpoint: Termination of seizures prior to ED arrival without need for rescue therapy
• 893 patients
• Primary endpoint– 73.4% midazolam
– 63.4% lorazepam
– Inferiority: P<0.001
– Superiority: P<0.001
• Adverse effects similar
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Silbergleit R et al. NEJM 2012;366(7): 591-600
Relationship with Time
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0 10 20
Time from treatment to cessationIV lorazepam
IM midazolam
Time from box opening to cessationIV lorazepam
IM midazolam
Time from box opening to treatmentIV lorazepam
IM midazolam
minutes
Silbergleit R et al. NEJM 2012;366(7): 591-600
Emergent Control Therapy Options
Lorazepam (IV) Midazolam (IM) Diazepam (PR)
AdvantagesLonger duration, largest amount of clinical trial data
Multiple dosage forms, short duration
Multiple dosage forms, short duration
Available Routes IV, PO IV, IM, buccal, nasal IV, PR, PO
Preferred dose IV: 0.1 mg/kg IM: 0.2 mg/kg IV: 0.15 mg/kg
Recommended max per dose
4 mg 10 mg 10 mg
Frequency 5‐10 min 5 min 5 min
Alternative dosing strategies
N/A0.1‐0.3 mg/kgIM/buccal/intranasal
10‐20 mg PR
Administration considerations
IV must be diluted 1:1 with NS/SW/D5; refrigerated
Same 5 mg/mLproduct used IV/IM/intranasal/ buccal
Rectal gel
Arif H and Hirsch LJ. Seminars in Neurology 2008;28(3):342-354 Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23Bassin et al. Critical Care 2002;6:137-142 Claassen J, et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:S73-8
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Non‐convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
1. Emergent Control Therapy
2. Urgent Control/ Maintenance Therapy
Seizure
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Urgent Control Therapy
• Timing
– 5‐10 minutes
– Immediately following administration of benzodiazepine
• Goal
– SE resolved: begin maintenance therapy
– SE not resolved: terminate seizure activity
• Agent of choice
– Controversial
– Preferred options: valproic acid (IIaA), PHT/ fosphenytoin (IIaB), phenobarbital (IIbC), levetiracetam (IIbC)
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Urgent Control Therapies: Dosing and Monitoring
Phenytoin Valproic acid Phenobarbital Levetiracetam
CommonBrands
Cerebyx ®Dilantin ®
Depakote® Luminal ® Keppra ®
TDM Yes Yes Yes No
Drug level timing¥
IV: >2 hrs PO: >6 hrs
TroughIV: >2 hrsPO: trough
N/A
Time to steady state
3‐5 days 2‐4 days 15‐20 days 0.5‐1.5 days
Goal*Total: 10‐20Free: 1‐2
Total: 50‐100Free: 5‐25
15‐40 N/A
Loading dose15‐20 mg/kg(max 2.5 gm)
20‐40 mcg/kg 15‐20 mg/kg◊ 1000‐3000 mg
Maintenance dose
5‐6 mg/kg/day 15 mg/kg/day 2 mg/kg/day 1‐2 gm/day
¥Time from last dose administered TDM = therapeutic drug monitoring*mcg/mL; higher goals may be targeted in SE ◊ Administered in divided doses of 5-10 mg/kg
Urgent Control Therapies: Additional Considerations
Phenytoin Valproic acid Phenobarbital Levetiracetam
CommonBrands
Cerebyx ®Dilantin ®
Depakote® Luminal ® Keppra ®
Adverse Reactions
Arrhythmias,hypotension, rash/SJS
Thrombocytopeniahyperammonemia, hepatotoxicity
Respiratorydepression, somnolence
Headache,dizziness
Elimination Hepatic Hepatic Hepatic Renal
Drug Interactions
Many Many Many Few
SJS = Steven Johnson’s Syndrome
Status Epilepticus
Generalized Convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Non‐convulsive
Status Epilepticus
Classification and Treatment
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
1. Emergent Control Therapy
2. Urgent Control/ Maintenance Therapy
RefractoryStatus Epilepticus
Seizure
Refractory Status Epilepticus
• Ongoing status epilepticus not responsive to first and second line therapies
• Timing: 20‐60 min after urgent SE control therapy administered
• Goal: stop seizures (clinical/EEG)
• General approach– Obtain seizure control with continuous infusion IV (CIVI) agents
titrating to individual goal based on continuous EEG
– Initiate maintenance therapy with longer acting AEDs
– Wean CIVI agents in 24‐48 hours
– Resume CIVI if seizures recur for an additional period of time
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
Therapeutic Options for RSE
• Insufficient evidence to advocate any one therapy over another
• Frequently recommended agents– Midazolam (IIaB)
– Pentobarbital (IIbB)
– Propofol (IIbB)
• Other therapies– Consider if not previously administered
– IIaB: valproate
– IIbC: phenytoing/fosphenytoin, levetiracetam, lacosamide, topiramate, phenobarbital
Brophy GM , et al. Neurocrit Care 2012;17:3-23
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Therapeutic Options for Refractory Status Epilepticus
Pentobarbital Midazolam Propofol
Loading dose 5‐15 mg/kg* 0.2 mg/kg 1‐2 mg/kg
Infusion rate <50 mg/min 2 mg/min N/A
CIVI rate 0.5‐5 mg/kg/hr 0.05‐2 mg/kg/hr 30‐200 mcg/kg/min
Max recommended infusion rate at SUF
3 mg/kg/hr 12 mg/hr 50 mcg/kg/min
Adverse reactionsHypotension, respiratory/cardiac depression
HypotensionPropofol related infusion syndrome
Elimination HepaticHepatic (active metabolite renallyeliminated)
Hepatic, extrahepatic
Affect AED concentration
Yes No No
*may administer an additional 5-10 mg/kg
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Alternative Therapies
• Limited options for patients poorly responsive to conventional AEDs
• Pharmacologic options
– Ketamine
– Inhaled anesthetics
– Corticosteroids/IVIG
• Non‐pharmacologic
– Hypothermia
– Electroconvulsive/magnetic stimulation
– Surgical therapy
– Ketogenic diet32
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Clinical and Treatment Timeline
Spontaneous resolution
Decreased likelihood of spontaneous resolution
30 min
Infarction
Theodore WH et al. Neurology 1994;44:1403-1407. Nevander G et al. Ann Neurol 1985;18:281-290.Shinnar S, et al. Ann Neurol 2001;49:659-664. Towne AR et al. Epilepsia 1994;35:27-34.
30 - 59 min >60 min2 min 5 - 10 min
Emergent0-5 min Urgent
5-10 min Refractory20-60 min
Summary
• Status epilepticus has various clinical definitions and is characterized by continuous/frequent seizures with a low probability of spontaneous remission and high risk for serious neuronal injury.
• Early initiation of AEDs to terminate seizure activity is essential.
• Emergent administration of benzodiazepines should occur within 5 minutes of seizure onset.
• If first‐line therapy is ineffective in terminating SE, there are multiple options for second‐line agents. Most data and experience is with phenytoin, valproic acid, phenobarbitaland levetiracetam.
Summary
• Failure of first/second line agents is considered to be treatment refractory status epilepticus.
• Treatment for refractory status epilepticus focuses on using general anesthetics to terminate seizure activity and prevent further neuronal injury. The agents of choice for managing refractory status epileptics are pentobarbital, midazolam and propofol.
• Numerous other AEDs are available for consideration however their role is less well defined.
47th Annual Meeting ҉ August 2-4, 2013 ҉ Orlando, FL
New Antiepileptic DrugsAre we there yet?
Melissa Ruble, PharmD, BCPS
St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Fl
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Why the Sudden Urge for New Drugs?
• Within the last 20 years multiple new medications have emerged to treat seizure disorders.
• Treatment of resistant seizures remains a problem for over 1/3 of patients despite advances in therapy with at least 2 to 3 agents.
• New therapies aim to provide seizure control with low adverse drug effect profiles.
Goal: No Seizures and No Side Effects
• Ideal antiepileptic drug (AED) properties
– Improved efficacy over older therapies
– Tolerability
– Safety
– Favorable pharmacokinetics
– Broad spectrum of activity
– Low teratogenic potential
New AEDs
• Ezogabine (Potiga™)
• Zonisamide (Zonegran®)
• Tiagabine (Gabitril®)
• Perampanel (Fycompa®)
• Vigabatrin (Sabril®)
• Lacosamide (Vimpat®)
Ezogabine (Potiga™)
Mechanism of action Potassium channel openerMay also exert effects on GABA currents
Available routes PO
Starting dose 100 mg PO TID
Maintenance dose 200 to 400 mg PO TID
Renal dosing (CrCl <50) 50 mg PO TID to MDD of 600 mg/day
Administration considerations Must swallow tablets wholeHigh fat foods can increase concentrations
IndicationFDA approved in June 2011Adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures uncontrolled by current medications
Advantages
Absorption Rapid (Tmax 0.5 ‐ 2 hrs)
Distribution Extensive (Vd 2 ‐ 4 L/kg)
Metabolism Glucuronidation and acetylationNo involvement of CYP450 enzymes
Disadvantages
Bioavailability 60%
Protein binding 80%
Renal adjustments Yes
Administration Must swallow tablets whole
Adverse reactions Urinary retention, CNS side effects, QT prolongation
Half‐life (T50) Short half‐life – dosed three times daily
Special alerts Retinal abnormalities and skin discolorationWithdraw medication slowly
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Zonisamide (Zonegran®)
Mechanism of action Reduction in neuronal firing by blocking sodium channelsPrevents influx of calcium
Available routes PO
Preferred dose 100 mg PO daily
Maintenance dose May increase dose to 200 mg/day after 2 weeks
Renal dosing (CrCl < 50) Not recommended
IndicationFDA approved March 2000Adjunct treatment of partial seizures in children > 16 years of age and adults with epilepsy
Advantages
Absorption Rapid and complete (Tmax 2 – 4 hrs)
Distribution Extensive (Vd 1.5 L/kg)
Bioavailability 100%
Protein binding Low at 40%
Half‐life (T50) Long (105 hrs)
Disadvantages
Administration Only available as oral capsulesMust be swallowed whole
Adverse reactions CNS side effects, metabolic acidosis, oligohidrosis (children)
Hypersensitivity Absolute contraindication in sulfonamide hypersensitivity
Renal dosing Renal adjustments are necessary
Age limitations Insufficient data for patients older than 65 years
Metabolism Metabolized through CYP450 enzyme system – substrate of CYP3A4 and 2C19
Tiagabine (Gabitril®)
Mechanism of action Inhibits the reuptake of GABA
Available routes PO
Dosing in patients receiving enzyme‐inducing AED
4 mg PO once daily for 1 week; may increase by 4‐8 mg weekly to response or 56 mg daily in 2‐4 divided doses
Dosing in patients NOT receiving enzyme‐inducing AED
Start dosing lower and titrate slower
Pediatric dosing Children 12‐18 years of age should increase to max of 32 mg/day
IndicationFDA approved 1997Adjunctive therapy in adults and children ≥ 12 years of age in the treatment of partial seizures
Advantages
Absorption Rapid (Tmax of 45 mins)Lipid soluble – crosses the blood brain barrier
Bioavailability 90%
Hepatic/Renal dosing No adjustments are necessary
Administration Oral suspension formulations can be compounded
Disadvantages
Protein binding 96 %
Metabolism Substrate of CYP3A4Dosing is dependent on current AEDs
Adverse reactions CNS side effects
Administration Only oral formulations are availableMust take with food
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Perampanel (Fycompa®)
Mechanism of action Selective, noncompetitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist
Available routes PO
Dosing in patients receiving enzyme‐inducing AED
4 mg PO HS; may increase by 2 mg/day weekly based upon response to 8 – 12 mg PO HS
Dosing in patients NOT receivingenzyme‐inducing AED
2 mg PO HS; may increase by 2 mg/day weekly based on response to 8 – 12 mg PO HS
IndicationFDA approved in 2012Adjunctive treatment for partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalized seizuresChildren ≥ 12 years and adults
Advantages
Absorption Rapid (Tmax 0.5 – 2 hrs)Food does not effect AUC
Bioavailability 100%
Half‐life (T50) Long (105 hrs)
Disadvantages
Protein binding 95 %
Metabolism Primarily by CYP3A4Dosing is dependent on current AEDs
Hepatic/Renaldosing
Adjustments are necessary
Administration Only oral formulations are available
Special alerts • Use in caution in patients with pre‐existing aggressive behavior or psychosis
• Avoid driving or operating machinery• Increased risk of falls in elderly
Vigabatrin (Sabril®)
Mechanism of action Synthesized in 1974 as analog of GABAIrreversibly inhibits GABA transaminaseIncreases levels of GABA within the brain
Available routes PO
Starting dose 500 mg PO BID; increase daily dose by 500 mg at weekly intervals
Maintenance dose 3 g/day
IndicationTreatment of infantile spasmsTreatment of refractory complex partial seizures not controlled by usual treatments in patients ≥ 16 years of age
Advantages
Absorption Rapid (Tmax of 1 hr)
Distribution Extensive (Vd 1.1 L/kg)
Metabolism No significant CYP450 enzyme involvement
Protein binding No protein binding
Bioavailability 100%Tablets = oral solution
Disadvantages
Renal dosing Dose adjustments are necessary
Half‐life (T50) Short half‐life (7.5 hrs)
Administration Only available orally
Adverse reactions Weight gainDecreases ALT and AST in 90% of patients
Age restrictions Mostly studied in younger patients
Special alerts Risk of permanent vision lossSHARE program
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Lacosamide (Vimpat®)
Mechanism of action Enhances the slow inactivation of sodium channelsInhibits repetitive firing
Available routes PO, IV
Starting dose 50 mg PO/IV BID; increase at weekly intervals by 100 mg daily
Maintenance dose 200 ‐ 400 mg daily
IndicationFDA approved 2009 Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients ≥ 17 years of ageC-V controlled substance
Advantages
Absorption Rapid (Tmax 1 – 4 hrs)Not affected by food
Bioavailability 100%
Formulations PO and IV
Protein binding Only 15%
Drug interactions No interactions with other AEDs
Tolerability Good tolerability compared with other agents
Disadvantages
Half‐life (T50) Short (BID dosing)
Hepatic/Renal dosing • Not recommended in patients with severehepatic impairment
• Dose supplementation is necessary if patient receives dialysis
Dependence Psychological dependence may be possible due to euphoria‐type reactions
Adverse reactions • May prolong PR interval; EKG recommended at baseline and at steady state
• CNS side effects
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No IV? No ProblemAlternative Administration Routes
Non‐Oral Routes of Administration
• Rectal
• Skin
• Buccal
• Nasal
• Inhaled
• Direct delivery to the CNS
Intranasal Administration
• Ideal intranasal properties
– Potent medication < 20 mg/dose
– Low molecular weight < 1000 Daltons
– Excellent water solubility
– Isotonic to slightly hypertonic
– Stable in processing and storage
– Compatible with sprayer component
– Rapidly absorbed
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Intranasal Benzodiazepines
• 1st choice
– Midazolam
• Other options
– Diazepam
– Lorazepam
– Clonazepam
Things to Consider
• Increased nasal mucus production
– Common with actively seizing patients
– Could decrease absorption
– Suction patient’s nasal cavity before administering
• Insert spray device fully into the nasal vestibule and aim laterally toward tubinates
• Special formulations or IV solutions?
Intrapulmonary Medications
• Rapid absorption and onset
• Easy to use
• Large surface area
• Medication is delivered via carotid directly to the brain
• Propofol and midazolam are currently being studied
Inhaled Propofol
• Properties
– Excellent anti‐seizure profile
– Rapid onset
– Short duration of action
• Propofol hemisuccinate
– Water‐soluble prodrug
– Well tolerated
– Slower onset but still rapid
• Need to metabolize to active metabolite
Inhaled Midazolam
• Rapid onset permits several new uses for midazolam in epilepsy therapy
• Administered using a miniaturized portable inhaler system
• Great for patients experiencing a seizure aura
– Helps prevent full‐blown seizure
Conclusion
• Response to AED in newly diagnosed epilepsy is only 50%.
• There is a need for new AED with increased safety profiles.
• Many more medications are in the pipeline using virus transfer mechanisms and gene transfers.
• As pharmacists we can help inform others about the new options in seizure management along with alternative administration routes when necessary.
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