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 […]
ESLICARBAZEPINE ACETATE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar ESLICARBAZEPINE It is an antiepileptic drug (AED) used primarily to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children (usually over 4 years of age). It is chemically related to carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine, but has a slightly different pharmacological profile and metabolism. Is it a mood stabilizer? No, Eslicarbazepine is not considered […]
Clobazam
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Clobazam Clobazam is a benzodiazepine that, when combined with other medications, helps manage seizures in adults and children aged 2 years and older who have Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other types of epilepsy. What are the uses of Clobazam (Indications)? Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients aged 2 […]
Diazepam
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Diazepam Diazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines which are used along with other medications to control seizures. What is Diazepam used for? Seizures. Status epilepticus. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Procedural anxiety/ sedation Muscle spasm, spasticity, and/or rigidity. How is Diazepam available? Tablet. Syrup/ oral liquid. Intra nasal. Rectal gel […]
Into the Dark: Exploring the World of Nightmares
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Nightmares are disturbing dreams that trigger intense negative emotions like fear or anxiety, often causing individuals to wake up and experience disrupted sleep. They are common among people of all ages and can have considerable effects on both psychological and physical health. These unsettling events mainly take place during the […]
Understanding sleep across the Lifespan: From Infancy to Adolescence.
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep needs, patterns, developmental milestones and sleep challenges vary at different stages of life, and in this article, we will be learning about the importance of sleep at different stages of development and provide insights into the sleep patterns and challenges faced during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Sleep is considered […]
SLEEP IN INFANTS
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Between the ages of 1 to 12 months, Circadian and Ultradian processes begin to develop into more mature patterns. Infants are increasingly responsive to environmental cues such as the light-dark cycle to synchronize their sleep/ wake state organization. Infants have two different kinds of sleep: Rapid eye movement sleep also […]