Keep Safety in Mind With Long-Term Antiseizure Meds

May 2026

You play an important role in ensuring safety with patients admitted on maintenance antiseizure meds.

Follow your home med policy for newer or less common meds that may not be on formulary...such as perampanel (Fycompa) or cenobamate (Xcopri).

Keep in mind, some antiseizure meds can be used for other conditions. Help clarify indications during med recs.

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Table of Contents

Sepsis Help Implement Updated Sepsis Guidelines to Improve Outcomes
Allergic Reactions Gather Details if Patients Report a Local Anesthetic Allergy
Med Safety Be Prepared When Patients Need Reversal Meds or Antidotes
Seizures Keep Safety in Mind With Long-Term Antiseizure Meds
GLP-1 Agonists Watch for the New Oral GLP-1 Agonist Orforglipron
Pain Brush Up on Non-Opioid Pain Medications
Migraine Know Which Meds Are Used for Acute Migraine in the ED
Rumor vs Truth Listen for Questions About Gabapentin