Data Demonstrates Long-Term Reduction In Seizure Frequency With Novel Once Daily Anti-Epileptic Zebinix(R)
... challenge and up to 40% of
patients with partial
seizures do not achieve seizure control with ... 1200mg) was effective in reducing partial-onset
seizures in
patients not controlled with one of the most ... to patients with partial-onset
seizures who are not adequately
controlled with their ...
Video: UCB Launches Vimpat(R) in the U.S. for Add-On Treatment of Epilepsy in Adults
... who still have uncontrolled partial onset
seizures with current treatment
ATLANTA, May 26 ... add-on therapy for the treatment of partial-onset
seizures in people with epilepsy who are 17 years and ... than 30% of patients will continue to experience
seizures despite trying two or more AEDs
...
RISPERDAL(R) CONSTA(R) (Risperidone) Long-Acting Treatment Delayed the Time to Relapse in Patients with Bipolar I Disorder
... in people with a seizure disorder, who have had
seizures in the past, or who have conditions that increase ... CONSTA(R) does not affect them adversely.
seizures : RISPERDAL(R) CONSTA(R) should be used cautiously in patients with a history of
seizures or with conditions that potentially lower seizure ...
VIDEO from Medialink and the Epilepsy Foundation: New Study Suggests Different Versions of the Same Epilepsy Medication Can Be Harmful
... findings that show people with epilepsy, whose
seizures have been controlled with a consistent drug ... than 1,000 people with epilepsy, reveals that
seizures worsened for 59 percent of people who had ... for 49 percent of that same group. Additionally,
seizures worsened for 15 percent of those who had switched ...
Archimedes Pharma Announces Successful Proof-of-Concept Results on Two Intranasal Development Projects
... Diazepam for the Treatment of Acute Repetitive
seizures in
Epilepsy
- Phase II Trials on Both ... in Parkinson's disease and
Acute Repetitive
seizures ("ARS") in refractory epilepsy ... and
rectal forms for the treatment of epileptic
seizures including ...
New Keppra XR(TM) Data Highlight Its Role for Patients with Partial-Onset Seizures
... treatment for people with partial-onset
seizures who are 16 years of age and older.
"In ... Formulations in Adults with Partial-Onset
seizures
Poster Session 3, Monday, December 8, 8:00 ... therapy in the treatment of partial onset
seizures in patients 16 years of age and older with ...
Phase III Data Demonstrate Efficacy and Tolerability of Carisbamate as an Adjunctive Therapy for Partial Onset Seizures
... FDA for the adjunctive
treatment of partial onset
seizures (POS) in patients 16 years of age and
older, was ...
Adjunctive Therapy of Partial Onset
seizures in Adults
Two identically designed, ... name
of COMFYDE(TM).
About Partial Onset
seizures and Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most ...
Retigabine Significantly Reduces the Number of Seizures in Adults With Inadequately Controlled Partial-Onset Epilepsy
... retigabine significantly reduced the number of
seizures in adult
patients with refractory partial-onset ... a statistically significant reduction in
seizures compared to
placebo at all three doses when added ... affected by the disturbance. Primary generalized
seizures involve
the entire brain from the outset, while ...
New Data Show Efficacy of Zebinix(TM) in the Treatment of Epilepsy
... an important treatment option for patients
whose
seizures are not adequately controlled with existing ... Agency) for the
treatment of partial-onset
seizures with or without secondary
generalisation in ... Patients had a
history of at least four partial
seizures per month despite treatment with
up to three ...
FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for TOPAMAX(R), Extending the Marketing Exclusivity by Six Months
... 10 years of
age and older with partial onset
seizures or generalized tonic-clonic
seizures. It also is ... (aged two and above) with partial onset
seizures or generalized
tonic-clonic seizures, and in ... as adjunctive therapy for
the treatment of
seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut ...
Data Show Rufinamide, an Investigational Adjunctive Treatment for Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome, Reduced Drop Attacks by More Than 40%
... by multiple types of treatment-resistant
seizures and high
rates of seizure-related injury.
... pediatric epilepsy
usually resulting in multiple
seizures occurring several times a day and is
often ... they had a diagnosis of inadequately
controlled
seizures associated with LGS (including both atypical ...
Keppra XR(TM) Extended-Release Tablets Filed with the FDA
... in the
adjunctive treatment of partial onset
seizures in adults with epilepsy
ATLANTA, Jan. 16 ... in the adjunctive treatment of partial onset
seizures in
adults with epilepsy has been accepted for ... The median percent reduction of
partial onset
seizures in the extended-release levetiracetam group ...
UCB Announces Positive Phase III Trial Results for Keppra XR(TM) (levetiracetam) Extended-Release Tablets
... reduced the frequency of partial onset
seizures in patients with
uncontrolled epilepsy and was ... The median percent reduction of
partial onset
seizures in the extended-release levetiracetam group ... of patients had 100% reduction
in partial onset
seizures and 8.9% were free from any type of seizure ...
New Data Published in Neurology Show Once-Daily Lamictal XR Significantly Reduced Partial Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy
... Extended-Release Formulation Reduced
seizures in Patients Who Were ... significantly reduced the frequency of partial
seizures in
inadequately controlled patients with ... of the brain. Secondarily generalized
seizures start out affecting
only one side of the brain ...
Data Presented at AAN Support Potential for Adjunctive use of Intravenous Lacosamide as Short-Term Replacement for Oral Treatment in Partial Epilepsy
... (EMEA) for use
as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset
seizures in adults
with epilepsy.
"When patients are temporarily hospitalized or ... the EMEA for use as adjunctive therapy in the
treatment of partial onset
seizures in adults with epilepsy and is
currently under review.
Applications for ...
Data Presented at AAN Show That Lacosamide Significantly Reduced Pain and was Generally Well Tolerated in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
... pain and as adjunctive therapy for the
treatment of partial onset
seizures in adults with epilepsy.
"Neuropathy can be a painful and potentially ... for its potential as adjunctive therapy to treat partial
onset
seizures in adults with epilepsy.
Lacosamide oral tablet has been filed with the ...
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Receipt of FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Recurrent Acute Repetitive Seizures Product Candidate
... intranasal spray for the treatment of recurrent acute
repetitive
seizures in patients with epilepsy. Jazz Pharmaceuticals
previously completed ... Recurrent Acute Repetitive Seizures
Recurrent acute recurrent repetitive
seizures (ARS) are bouts of acute
seizure activity occurring within a 24-hour ...
Video: FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia
... doing things that require you to be alert.
INVEGA((R)) SUSTENNA(TM) should be used cautiously in people with a seizure disorder, who have had
seizures in the past, or who have conditions that increase their risk for seizures.
Call your doctor right away if you start thinking about suicide or ...
New Study Evaluating the ADHD Medication VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Demonstrated No Change in the Pharmacokinetic Profile of VYVANSE When Coadministered with Prilosec OTC(R) 40 mg (20 mg X 2), a Commonly Used Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
... or hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your ...
Shire Withdraws European Application for DAYTRANA(TM) (Methylphenidate Transdermal System)
... or
hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears
abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or
abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive
behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your ...
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. Announces FDA Filings for Paliperidone Palmitate and INVEGA(R)
... professional. Avoid alcohol while on paliperidone.
Paliperidone should be used cautiously in people with a seizure disorder, who have had
seizures in the past, or who have conditions that increase their risk for seizures.
Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) are usually persistent movement ...
Study Suggests Treatment with Paliperidone ER Significantly Improves Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder
... professional. Avoid
alcohol while on paliperidone.
Paliperidone should be used cautiously in people with a seizure
disorder, who have had
seizures in the past, or who have conditions that
increase their risk for seizures.
Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) are usually persistent movement ...
Recent Study Demonstrated VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Provided Improvements in Behavior, Inattention, and Math Test Scores from 1.5 Hours up to 13 Hours following Administration in Children with ADHD
... or
hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears
abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or
abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive
behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your ...
New Data Show In Vitro Potency of Doripenem Against Resistant Bacteria
... antibacterial or anticonvulsant therapy
should be considered if serum valproic acid concentrations cannot be
maintained in the therapeutic range or
seizures occur.
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with
use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity ...
Study Published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry Showed Once-Daily VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Significantly Improved ADHD Symptoms in One of the Largest Controlled Stimulant Trials in Adults with ADHD
... or
hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears
abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or
abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive
behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your ...
New Findings Show Efficacy of REMICADE(R) Compared With Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease According to First-of-its Kind Study
... if you have or have had
a disease that affects the nervous system, or if you experience any
numbness, weakness, tingling, visual disturbances or
seizures while taking
REMICADE.
Allergic reactions, some severe, have been reported during or after
infusions with REMICADE. Signs of an allergic reaction ...
National Study Shows Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Premature Births
... instance of
cerebral palsy related to premature birth.
Magnesium sulfate is traditionally used in obstetrics to stop premature
labor and prevent
seizures in women with hypertension. The BEAM trial
studied the link between magnesium sulfate and cerebral palsy by
identifying 2,240 women who were likely ...
FDA Requires Additional Information on DORIBAX for Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
... antibacterial or anticonvulsant therapy
should be considered if serum valproic acid concentrations cannot be
maintained in the therapeutic range or
seizures occur.
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with
use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity ...
New Research Shows One in 200 People Born with DNA Mutation That Can Lead to Devastating, Often Fatal Disease
... of symptoms and how the disease
manifests itself can vary from person to person. One person may suffer
difficulty breathing, have uncontrollable
seizures and/or digestive
problems, while another may not be able to walk, talk, see or hear.
"The demonstration by Dr. Chinnery and colleagues that at ...
Head-to-Head Study Demonstrates Focalin(R) XR Offers Faster and Better Symptom Control than Concerta(R)1 in Early Part of ADHD Patients' Day
... Suppression of growth has been reported with long-term use of
stimulants. Stimulants should be used with caution in patients with a prior
history of
seizures or EEG abnormalities. Difficulties with accommodation
and blurring of vision have been reported with stimulant treatment. (See
WARNINGS.)
Focalin ...
New Analysis Shows Efficacy of REMICADE(R) in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in Patients with Recent Disease Onset or Long-Standing Disease
... if you have or have had
a disease that affects the nervous system, or if you experience any
numbness, weakness, tingling, visual disturbances or
seizures while taking
REMICADE.
Allergic reactions, some severe, have been reported during or after
infusions with REMICADE. Signs of an allergic reaction ...
Results of the Phase III Pivotal Study of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults Presented at National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists
... or
hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears
abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or
abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive
behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your ...
New Lacosamide Data Provides Evidence for Long-Term Efficacy in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
... target -- collapsin-response mediator
protein-2 (CRMP-2). Lacosamide is also being investigated for its potential
to treat partial onset
seizures in adults with epilepsy.
Lacosamide oral tablet has been filed with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency ...
New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months
... bipolar disorder; has family history of tics; has abnormal
thoughts or visions, hears abnormal sounds or has been diagnosed with
psychosis; has had
seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood
pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell your doctor
immediately if the child develops ...
Patients Treated with Risperidone Long-Acting Injection had a Significantly Longer Time to Relapse Compared to Quetiapine in International Clinical Study
... away partially or completely if therapy is
stopped.
Risperidone and RLAI should be used cautiously in people with a seizure
disorder, who have had
seizures in the past, or who have conditions that
increase their risk for seizures.
Risperidone, RLAI, and similar medications can raise the blood levels
of ...
Status of the E2007 (perampanel) Development Program
... in the placebo
arm.
Eisai is preparing to initiate global Phase III studies with perampanel
as add-on therapy in patients with refractory partial
seizures in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2008. The regulatory submission is planned for
fiscal year 2012.
Several pre-clinical models have also ...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ABILIFY(R) (aripiprazole) for the Acute Treatment of Manic and Mixed Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder in Pediatric Patients (10 to 17 Years of Age)
... which would predispose them to
hypotension.
As with other antipsychotic drugs, ABILIFY should be used with caution
in patients with a history of
seizures or with conditions that lower the
seizure threshold.
Like other antipsychotics, ABILIFY may have the potential to impair
judgment, thinking, or ...
REMICADE-Treated Patients Experienced Rapid and Substantial Improvement in Psoriasis in Critical Regions of Body
... if you have or have had
a disease that affects the nervous system, or if you experience any
numbness, weakness, tingling, visual disturbances or
seizures while taking
REMICADE.
Allergic reactions, some severe, have been reported during or after
infusions with REMICADE. Signs of an allergic reaction ...
AstraZeneca Submits sNDAs for SEROQUEL XR(TM) for the Treatment of Bipolar Mania and Bipolar Depression
... in any patient if the absolute
neutrophil count is < 1000/mm.
Warnings and Precautions also include the risk of orthostatic
hypotension, cataracts,
seizures and hyperlipidemia. Examination of the
lens by methods adequate to detect cataract formation, such as slit lamp
exam or other appropriately sensitive ...
Biological Psychiatry Publishes Study Showing VYVANSE Demonstrated Significant Efficacy for Treatment of ADHD for up to 12 Hours After Administration
... or hopelessness)
or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears abnormal
sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had
seizures or abnormal
EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or
hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if your child develops ...