generic name of paracetamol

generic name of paracetamol

This is an interesting topic to read and understand, we all have been affected by these terms, but sadly not many of us know what they mean. This is an attempt to simplify and empower the masses to make the right choice. What is a drug? Any substance, naturally occurring or manufactured, which when consumed […]

Topiramate

TOPIRAMATE Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric Neurologist MRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.) Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurology (London) Brand names : Tablet : Topirol, Topaz Topiramate is a medicine used in epilepsy to control generalized tonic-clonic seizures and focal seizures. Why is Topiramate important for my child? […]

Stiripentol

Stiripentol Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names : Not available in India as of April 2020. Stiripentol is a medicine used in specifically in treatment of Dravet’s syndrome which is a genetic condition. It is often used […]

Sodium Valproate

Sodium Valproate Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names :Tablet : Valparin, EpivalSyrup : Valparin, Encorate Delayed-release: Encorate Chrono, Valparin Chrono Valproate is a medicine used in epilepsy to control several different seizures or convulsions (fits): absences (vacant […]

Prednisolone

PREDNISOLONE Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric Neurologist MRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.) Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurology (London)   Brand names : Tablet : Omnacortil, Wysolone Syrup : Omnacortil (5mg/5ml) and Omnacortil FORTE (15mg/5ml) Prednisolone is a STEROID, it is used for treatment of many conditions such […]

Phenytoin

PHENYTOIN Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names : Tablet: EptoinSyrup / Liquid: Eptoin SuspensionDelayed release: Epsolin ER Phenytoin is one of the OLDEST medicines used in epilepsy to control several different seizures or convulsions (fits), it is […]

Phenobarbitone

PHENOBARBITONE Parent or patient Information Leaflet Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names :Tablet & Syrup : Gardenal Phenobarbitone is one of the OLDEST medicines used in epilepsy to control several different seizures or convulsions (fits), it is effective, and time tested for various types of seizures. Its […]

Perampanel

PERAMPANEL Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names :Tablet : Fycompa Perampanel is a medicine used in epilepsy to control several different seizures or convulsions (fits): focal seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, either as a single drug or as […]

Oxcarbazepine

OXCARBAZEPINE Parent or patient Information Leaflet Consultant Paediatric Neurologist MRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.) Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurology (London) Brand names : Tablet : Oxetol, Zenoxa, Vinlep Syrup : Vinlep, Zenoxa Delayed release: Oxetol XR, Zenoxa SR Oxcarbazepine is a medicine used in epilepsy to control focal seizures. It belongs to same family […]