Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) is a newer antiepileptic medication used to treat focal seizures in adults and children aged 4 and older. It stabilizes hyperexcitable neuronal membranes and inhibits repetitive firing through sodium channel …
Briviact (brivaracetam) is a prescription antiepileptic medication primarily used to treat partial-onset seizures in epilepsy by modulating neurotransmitter release to stabilize brain activity and prevent seizures. It is available in various forms, …
Wakix, or pitolisant, is a medication approved for treating narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy. It works by selectively antagonizing histamine H3 receptors, increasing histamine release to …
Banzel, the brand name for rufinamide, is a vital medication used to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe childhood epilepsy. Classified as an antiseizure medication (ASM), Banzel significantly reduces seizure frequency and improves quality …
Brixadi is a newly FDA-approved formulation of buprenorphine, introduced in 2023 as a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Buprenorphine acts as a partial agonist, activating opioid receptors with a lower risk of overdose compared to full …
Tosymra is a brand name for sumatriptan, a triptan medication used to relieve migraine headaches by targeting serotonin receptors in the brain. It effectively narrows blood vessels and reduces migraine-triggering substances, providing rapid relief …
Nayzilam is a nasal spray formulation of midazolam, available in a strength of 5 mg per 0.1 mL, approved by the FDA in 2019 for acute seizure management. It allows for quick absorption, making it effective for seizure clusters. The recommended …
Xywav is a medication containing calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates, primarily used to treat narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). It acts as a central nervous system depressant, enhancing wakefulness and reducing sleep …
Nuvigil, an oral tablet containing armodafinil, is used to enhance wakefulness in adults with excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. As a Schedule IV controlled substance, understanding its …
Onfi, or clobazam, is a benzodiazepine medication used primarily for treating seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It enhances the activity of GABA, reducing seizure frequency. Onfi is well-absorbed with a half-life of about 18 hours, allowing for …
Spravato, a nasal spray formulation of ketamine, is primarily used to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression by modulating glutamate, which enhances neuroplasticity and provides rapid relief of depressive symptoms. It is especially beneficial …
Sabril, or vigabatrin, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to treat specific seizure types, including complex partial seizures and infantile spasms. It works by increasing GABA levels in the brain, stabilizing neuronal activity to reduce …
The article discusses the important considerations regarding drug interactions with Dayvigo, a medication used for treating insomnia. It identifies three main types of interactions: drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-condition interactions. 1. …
Levetiracetam, known by its brand name Keppra, is an antiepileptic medication used primarily for treating partial-onset seizures in patients over one year old and generalized seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Its mechanism of action …
Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) is an anticonvulsant medication used for managing partial onset seizures in individuals aged four and older. It works by selectively inhibiting sodium channels to stabilize electrical activity in the brain, thereby …
The article discusses modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting drug whose exact mechanism of action is not fully understood but is believed to involve the enhancement of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and orexin. It is primarily used to …
Nuvigil, or armodafinil, is a prescription medication used to promote wakefulness in adults experiencing excessive sleepiness due to conditions like narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). It functions as a …
Phenytoin, commonly known as Dilantin, is primarily used to manage various types of epilepsy, including generalized tonic-clonic seizures, partial seizures, and status epilepticus. It may also be used to treat certain cardiac conditions due to its …
Wakix (pitolisant) is a medication used to treat narcolepsy by enhancing wakefulness and alertness through its action as a selective histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist. It differs from traditional stimulants by having a lower potential …
Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate) is a medication designed to improve sleep quality and alleviate symptoms of sleep disorders, particularly narcolepsy. It effectively reduces excessive daytime sleepiness and manages cataplexy, …
Fintepla, or fenfluramine, is an FDA-approved medication for managing seizures in Dravet syndrome, a severe epilepsy form primarily affecting infants and young children. It acts as a serotonin-releasing agent, enhancing serotonin levels in the brain …
The article provides a comprehensive overview of Klonopin (clonazepam) dosage, forms, usage, and precautions. Dosage varies based on the condition, age, and health of the patient. For adults, the typical starting dose for seizures is 0.5 mg three …
Lunesta, or eszopiclone, is a prescription medication used primarily for short-term treatment of insomnia, affecting brain chemicals to help patients fall and stay asleep. Approved by the FDA in 2005, it is available in doses of 1 mg, 2 mg, and 3 mg, …
Briviact (brivaracetam) is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children aged one month and older, often in conjunction with other antiepileptic drugs. It is available in oral tablets, liquid …
