Rescue Medications are approved as an acute treatment, which means that the medicine is given at the time of the seizure or during periods of frequent seizures. They are used to treat cluster seizures or seizures that are distinct from the person’s usual seizure patterns.
There are many types of rescue medications your doctor can prescribe. The videos below demonstrate how to administer the most common.
Check out Time to Talk about Seizures and Rescue Therapies to learn more about determining if a Rescue Medication should be part of YOUR Seizure Action Plan.
If you have any questions, please make sure to reach out to your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
DIASTAT (Diazepam Gel-rectal Administration) Seizure Medication Training (EN)
VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Seizure Training - EN
VALTOCO (Diazepam Intranasal) Seizure Medication Training (EN)
Lorazapam Seizure Medication Training (EN)
Nayzilam (Midazolam Intranasal) Seizure Medication Training (EN)
DIASTAT (Diazepam Gel-rectal Administration) Capacitación Sobre Medicamentos Anticonvulsivos (ES)
VNS (Estimulacion del Nervio Vago) Capacitación Sobre Medicamentos Anticonvulsivos
VALTOCO (Diazepam por vía intranasal) Capacitación Sobre Medicamentos Anticonvulsivos (ES)
Lorazapam Capacitacion Sobre Medicamentos Anticonvulsivos (ES)
Nayzilam (Midazolam por vía intranasal) Capacitación Sobre Medicamentos Anticonvulsivos (ES)
Thank you to Valley Children’s Healthcare, a member organization of Epilepsy Alliance America, for producing these educational videos.
Hear Caitlin Bernard-Vincent from Valley Children’s Healthcare talk about the Video Series.
DISCLAIMER
In case of an urgent concern or emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department or contact your primary physician right away.
The topics presented herein are for informational purposes only. This video is not intended to take the place of your personal doctor’s advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information should not be used in place of a visit, call or consultation or advice of your doctor or other healthcare provider. Any decision you make regarding your healthcare options should be made after consulting a qualified physician.
These videos does not list all potential side effects with each medication. For possible medication side effects, please reference the package insert that came with your medication or visit the manufacturer’s website for the full medication guide.
Gloves were not used in the filming of those how-to videos. If you are administering medication, please follow the appropriate safety protocols according to your site guidelines.
Please properly dispose of used and/or expired medications. To find an authorized medication disposal site near you, check out the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.