OXCARBAZEPINE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Oxcarbazepine? Oxcarbazepine is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants, used to reduce the frequency of seizures. What is Oxcarbazepine used for (Indications)? Bipolar disorder Focal onset […]
MIDAZOLAM
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Midazolam? Midazolam is classified as a benzodiazepine. Midazolam is commonly used in medical settings for sedation, Seizures, anxiety reduction, and as a part of anaesthesia regimens.It is […]
METHYLPHENIDATE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Methylphenidate? Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant, used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by enhancing focus and decreasing impulsivity. It can also be prescribed for narcolepsy, as […]
LORAZEPAM
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Lorazepam Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which is used to reduce the frequency of seizures. In addition, it is used in many other […]
LEVODOPA AND CARBIDOPA
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is levodopa and carbidopa? Levodopa: Converts into dopamine in the brain, helping to improve movement and control symptoms like stiffness and tremor. Carbidopa: Prevents levodopa from breaking down […]
INTRAVENOUS METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is methyl prednisolone? Methylprednisolone is a steroid medicine used to treat conditions like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and other health issues. Swelling and inflammation will be reduced by calming […]
GANAXOLONE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Ganaxolone? Ganaxolone is a neurosteroid and anticonvulsant medication that is used to reduce the frequency of seizures. It is currently NOT available in India (as of Jan […]
GABAPENTIN
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Gabapentin, and what conditions is it prescribed? Gabapentin is a Medicine recommended for managing seizures and to relieve the pain in post herpetic neuralgia (pain in the […]
THE SCREEN DEMIC GENERATION: HOOKED ON SCREENS.
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar ” Screen-demic” refers to an epidemic of mental health illness and negative effects of excessive screen time and social media usage, especially on children and adolescents, leading to severe problems with their mental health, developmental milestones and addiction. These days screen time seems to be all the time, more susceptible […]