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TAKE CONTROL TODAYEffects of phenobarbital on other drugs
Because phenobarbital accelerates hepatic metabolism, it will increase the clearance of:
Effects of other drugs on Phenobarbital
Valproate will increase the serum concentration of phenobarbital by inhibiting its hepatic metabolism.
On the other hand, drugs that accelerate hepatic metabolism will lower serum concentrations of phenobarbital. These include:
AED Interaction Sheets:
Seizure drugs are often affected by drug-drug interactions. Print these informative sheets for practical help.
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 ETP Seizure Medicines
Created by ETPat2/21/08 - 8:31 am
Treatments are available that can successfully prevent seizures for most people with epilepsy. The first treatment is almost always one of the many seizure medicines that are now available. Each medicine tends to work better for certain kinds of seizures...
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ETP Important FDA links
Created by ETPat4/10/06 - 4:26 am
www.fda.gov
FDA homepage
www.fda.gov/cder/handbook/index.htm
CDER handbook
www.fda.gov/cder/regulatory/applications/default.htm
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ETP New Drug Development Process
Created by ETPat4/10/06 - 4:26 am According to the FDA, the research process is complicated, time-consuming, and costly and the end result is never guaranteed. Literally hundreds and sometimes thousands of chemical compounds must be made and tested in an effort to find one that can achieve...
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ETP Rufinamide
Created by ETPat3/9/06 - 5:52 am A New Drug Application (NDA) has been submitted by Eisai Medical Research, Inc., to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the antiepileptic drug (AED) rufinamide. Eisai acquired exclusive North American and European manufacturing and marketing rights...
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ETP Brivaracetam
Created by ETPat3/9/06 - 5:47 am Brivaracetam is a new compound developed by UCB. Its molecular structure has some similarity to that of a currently marketed drug called Keppra (levetiracetam). It has been studied for various potential indications, including epilepsy, neuropathic pain,...
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ETP Medicare Information and Resource Links
Created by ETPat1/25/06 - 12:02 pm The following is a list of resources regarding Medicare Part D:
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ETP Benefits
Created by ETPat1/23/06 - 8:13 am Medicare Part D plans are supposed to provide access to medications that are medically necessary. Medicare drug plans will cover generic and many brand-name drugs. Plans may have
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ETP What Are the Levels of Coverage?
Created by ETPat1/23/06 - 8:13 am Monthly premiums average $32 for most plans. There are 2 levels of coverage: standard and catastrophic.
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ETP Functions of mitochondria
Created by ETPat6/23/05 - 10:53 am Energy production
The main function of the mitochondrion is the production of energy, in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The cell uses this energy to perform the specific work necessary for cell survival and function.
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