Generic name:rufinamide [ roo-FIN-a-mide ]
Drug class:Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
What is Banzel?
Banzel is a seizure medication, also called an anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant.
Banzel is used together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems.
Banzel is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.
Warnings
You should not use Banzel if you have a severe liver disease, or a genetic heart rhythm disorder called short QT syndrome.
You should not stop taking Banzel suddenly, unless your doctor tells you to stop the medicine because of a serious side effect.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medication. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Banzel if you are allergic to rufinamide, or if you have:
a genetic heart rhythm disorder called short QT syndrome; or
severe liver disease.
To make sure Banzel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease;
liver disease;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Banzel. 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.
Do not start or stop taking seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both ...
