TETRABENAZINE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar What is Tetrabenazine? Tetrabenazine is used in movement disorder such as dystonia and chorea. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. When is tetrabenazine prescribed? Dystonia Chorea associated with Huntington disease Tardive dyskinesia (off-label) Tourette’s syndrome (Tics): off-label How is tetrabenazine available […]
FELBAMATE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar FELBAMATE Felbamate is classified as an anticonvulsant or anti-Seizure drug that is used to reduce the frequency of seizures. What is Felbamate used for (Indications)? Focal onset seizures, adjunctive therapy Focal onset seizures, monotherapy Lennox Gastaut Syndrome What is Felbamate available as? (not available in India as of August 2025) […]
Fenfluramine
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar FENFLURAMINE It is an approved serotonin-releasing medication used to treat seizures in particular epilepsy conditions. What is Fenfluramine used for? Dravet syndrome associated seizures Lennox- Gastaut syndrome associated seizures What is Fenfluramine available as? Oral solution. (as of August 2025; It is imported to India, very expensive and difficult to […]