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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Dravet Syndrome

Looking for reliable medications to treat 'Dravet Syndrome'? This page offers a detailed resource for the most up-to-date treatment options, including both generic and brand-name medications.
For informed decision making to treat Dravet Syndrome you will find everything on this section about the drug - like dosages, side effects, costs, and administration.
Check out our FAQ section for common drugs, providing helpful insights into frequently prescribed medications for Dravet Syndrome treatment.
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Dravet Syndrome

The result of a rare genetic mutation, Dravet syndrome is an unusual case of epilepsy in children.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Dravet Syndrome

Cannabidiol



Cannabidiol solution for oral use is prescribed for treating seizures in children two years and older who are associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (stiffening of muscles or loss of muscle tension) or Dravet syndrome (a rare genetic dysfunction of the brain)

Fosphenytoin



Fosphenytoin is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for seizures during neurosurgery and status epilepticus.

Brand Names :
Fosolin (150 mg) | Fosolin (750 mg) | Fosphen (150 mg) | Milorgen (750 mg) | Milorgen (150 mg)
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Oxcarbazepine



Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for partial seizure disorders in epileptic children and adults, either alone or with other medication.

Brand Names :
Oxmazetol-SR (600 mg) | Exep | Oleptal DT | Oxzey | Oxep (150mg) | Oxeptal | Oxana FC | Oxital | Oxcazo | Carbox
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Phenytoin



Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for certain types of seizures (eg, status epilepticus).

Brand Names :
Dilantin | Eptoin 50 | Epileptin | Epsolin 100 | Eptoin 100 | Dilantin | Dilantin | Fentoin Er | Dilantin | Phenicure
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Rufinamide



Rufinamide is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children 4 years and older and adults.

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