Stiripentol
Generic name: stiripentol [ STIR-i-PEN-tol ]
Brand name: Diacomit
Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (250 mg; 500 mg)
Drug class:Gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors
What is stiripentol?
Stiripentol is used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare chronic form of epilepsy that begins in the first year of life and causes frequent or prolonged seizures.
Stiripentol is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old who also take another medicine called clobazam.
Stiripentol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stiripentol can cause drowsiness, especially if you also drink alcohol or take other medicines that can make you sleepy. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how stiripentol will affect you.
A small number of people have thoughts about suicide while taking stiripentol. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Stiripentol should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
suicidal thoughts or actions;
depression, a mood disorder; or
if you drink alcohol.
The powder form of this medicine may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
A small number of people have thoughts about suicide while taking stiripentol. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of stiripentol on the baby.
How should I take stiripentol?
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using stiripentol.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Always take stiripentol during a meal.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open i...
