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Drugs for Treatment of Dravet Syndrome

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Dravet Syndrome'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
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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.

Trade 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.

Trade 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).

Trade 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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