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 […]
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 […]