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 […]
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? […]