Rufinamide (ru-FIN-uh-mide) is the generic name (non-brand name) of a seizure medicine. As of May 15, 2007, rufinamide has not been approved for use in the United States. In European countries, rufinamide is marketed under the brand name Inovelon.
Forms
Rufinamide is available in European Union countries under the brand name Inovelon as tablets in three different strengths: 100, 200, and 400-milligrams (mg). These tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed.
How to take and store rufinamide
Follow the doctor’s directions. Call if you have any questions.
Store at room temperature (below 86°F, 30°C). Protect the tablets from moisture. Don't keep them in the bathroom, where it's damp.
What if I forget?
A forgotten dose should be taken right away, unless it is almost time for the next one. In that case, just use one dose, not a double dose, and call the doctor's office for more advice.
Do your best to follow the doctor's directions. The more often a medicine must be taken, the greater the chance of forgetting. If you forget doses often, it may be a good idea to get a special pillbox or watch with an alarm to remind you.
Taking the right amount of seizure medicine on time every single day is the most important step in preventing seizures!
Reviewed by Steven C. Schachter, MD
Submitted: 05/16/07
