PERAMPANEL
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 Perampanel? Perampanel is an anti-seizure medication used to reduce the frequency of seizures. What is Perampanel used for (Indications)? Used for focal seizures (which may or may […]
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 […]