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 […]
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 […]