Understand & manage
- Rescue medicines are prescribed for particular seizure emergencies or clusters. They do not replace daily medicines or emergency care.
- Your written plan must identify the medicine, dose, route, trigger for use, any repeat dose, and when to call 911. Ask for hands-on caregiver training.
- Use only the person’s prescribed plan and product instructions. Check expiration dates. Never force pills, liquids, or objects into the mouth during a convulsive seizure.
When to get medical help
Call 911 for breathing difficulty, failure to recover, or continuing seizures according to the action plan. Do not delay emergency help while searching for medicine.
Bring this question to your visit
Show me exactly when and how to give the prescribed rescue medicine.
Education & translation notice
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