Magnesium sulfate (intravenous and intramuscular) has been shown to be relatively effective for treating eclampsia and preeclampsia, although it has been considered the standard of care for decades.20 In 2003, two Cochrane reviews showed that magnesium use in patients with eclampsia was superior to that of phenytoin (Dilantin) and lytic cocktail,21 ...
The most prominent of anti-anxiety drugs for the purpose of immediate relief are those known as benzodiazepines; among them are alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).
1 Alprazolam is the most prescribed benzodiazepine in the U.S. 2  Bromazepam (Lectopam) - Used as a short-term treatment for anxiety and to alleviate anxiety before surgery. 3  Brotizolam (Lendormin) - A very potent anxiolytic, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant drug with fast onset of action. 4  It is used to treat severe insomnia.