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 […]
FLUNARIZINE
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 flunarizine? Flunarizine is a medicine mainly used to help prevent and treat headaches, like migraines and cluster headaches. It helps control blood flow in the brain, which […]
EVEROLIMUS
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 Everolimus ? Everolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as mTOR inhibitors, which is used in the treatment of various conditions, including Seizures, cancer and other […]
CLONAZEPAM
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 Clonazepam? Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used to treat seizure disorders, panic attacks, and sometimes anxiety-related conditions. What is clonazepam commonly taken for? Panic disorder Seizure […]
ATOMOXETINE
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 Atomoxetine? Atomoxetine classified under SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) helps manage attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by enhancing focus and decreasing impulsive behaviour. What are the indications of atomoxetine? […]
Amitriptyline Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects Explained
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mahadevapura, Bangalore What is Amitriptyline ? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), works mainly by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing their levels in the brain. Uses of Amitriptyline: Migraine Prophylaxis Anxiety & Depression Post-traumatic stress disorder Insomnia […]
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 […]