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 […]
CANNABIDIOL
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar CANNABIDIOL It is a cannabinoid, a type of compound found in the cannabis plant which is used to treat seizures, severe pain, and muscle spasms. What is Cannabidiol used for? Epilepsy associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome. Epilepsy associated with Tuberous sclerosis complex. How is Cannabidiol available? Oral Solution/ […]
LEVETIRACETAM
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar LEVETIRACETAM: It is antiseizure drug used to treat the patients with Epilepsy. What is Levetiracetam used for? Focal onset seizures and generalized seizures Status epilepticus Subarachnoid hemorrhage Traumatic brain injury How is levetiracetam available? Syrup Immediate-release tablet Extended-release (long-acting) tablet Injection How does levetiracetam act? It acts by interfering with […]
ETHOSUXIMIDE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar ETHOSUXIMIDE: It is antiseizure drug used to treat the patients with Epilepsy. What is Ethosuximide used for? Absence seizure. How is Ethosuximide available? Syrup/ oral solution. Capsule. (Not available in India) How does Ethosuximide act? It acts by interfering with the transmission of nerve signals in the brain thereby reducing […]
CLONIDINE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar What is CLONIDINE Clonidine belongs to centrally acting alpha-2 agonists class of drug. It slows down heart rate, relaxes blood vessels and makes blood flow easier thereby decreasing blood pressure. Clonidine can also treat ADHD by affecting the brain’s control of attention and impulsivity. What is Clonidine used for? High […]
CENOBAMATE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar CENOBAMATE It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. It is a newly approved drug, belongs to third generation, anti‐seizure medication (ASM). It is currently used as an add on drug in management of resistant seizures. What is Cenobamate used for? Focal onset seizures How is Cenobamate available? […]
LACOSAMIDE
Dr. C P Ravi Kumar LACOSAMIDE: It is an antiseizure drugs used to reduce the frequency of seizures. What is Lacosamide used for? Partial onset seizures Primary generalized tonic- clonic seizure Status epilepticus What is Lacosamide available as? Tablet. Syrup. Injection. How does Lacosamide act (mechanism of action)? It works by stabilizing electrical activity in […]