What is Dicomit? Detailed Introduction
Dicomit is an antiepileptic drug mainly used to treat Dravet syndrome. It exerts therapeutic effects by regulating GABAergic neurotransmission and has been clinically proven to significantly reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures and maintain long-term therapeutic effects.
1. Basic information of the drug
(1) Common name: Streptopentanol
(2) Product Name: Diacomit
(3) Drug category: Antiepileptic drugs/Anticonvulsant drugs
2 Indications
(1) Dravet syndrome: suitable for adjuvant treatment of epileptic seizures in patients aged 2 years and above.
(2) Refractory epilepsy: severe cases of epilepsy with poor response to traditional antiepileptic drugs.
3 Pharmacological effects
(1) GABAergic regulation: enhances inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by gamma aminobutyric acid.
(2) Sodium channel effects: may stabilize neuronal electrical activity by inhibiting voltage dependent sodium channels.
4 Clinical efficacy
(1) Seizure frequency: Clinical trials have shown that it can significantly reduce epileptic seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome.
(2) Long term effect: Continuous treatment can maintain antiepileptic effects and improve patients' quality of life.
5 dosing regimen
(1) Dosage form: Two dosage forms are available: oral suspension and tablet.
(2) Usage: The dosage should be accurately calculated based on body weight and is usually used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs.
6 Precautions
(1) It should be used under the guidance of a professional physician and regularly monitored for efficacy and adverse reactions.
(2) Possible side effects such as drowsiness and decreased appetite may occur, requiring close observation.
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