The drug of choice to control convulsions in eclampsia is:
given by i.v. infusion, it has been used for long to control convulsions and to reduce BP in toxaemia of pregnancy. As per WHO, it is the drug of choice for prevention and treatment of seizures in preeclampsia and eclampsia. REF: KD TRIPATHI 8TH ED.
Pethidine
Diazepam
Magnesium sulphate
Phenytoin
Central Nervous system