Acetazolamide
Diacomit (stiripentol) is an anticonvulsant medication used as an adjunctive treatment for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. It is typically prescribed when patients do not respond adequately to other anti-epileptic drugs alone. This medication requires careful monitoring due to its potential for significant drug interactions.
Diacomit is an add-on epilepsy medication specifically approved to help control seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2054974
- Generic
- Diacomit
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Diacomit is indicated for the treatment of severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy, commonly known as Dravet syndrome, in patients taking clobazam. It is used when seizures are not adequately controlled by other anti-epileptic medications.
Diacomit enhances GABAergic inhibition in the brain, which helps reduce seizure activity. It also inhibits cytochrome P450 enzymes, which can increase blood levels of other anticonvulsant drugs like clobazam.
Diacomit should only be used under specialist supervision. Common side effects include drowsiness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Due to its enzyme-inhibiting properties, it has numerous drug interactions and requires regular monitoring. It is not recommended as monotherapy.
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