Names and pronunciation
(ka-na′bi-dye-ole) Epidiolex
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Drug reference
(ka-na′bi-dye-ole) Epidiolex
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Func. class.: Anticonvulsant
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USES: Seizures associated with Len- nox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syn- drome or tuberous sclerosis complex
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to this product or sesame seed oil Precautions: Abrupt discontinuation, breastfeeding, depression, driving or op- erating machinery, hepatic disease, preg- nancy, suicidal ideation
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult/adolescent/child ≥2 yr: PO Initially, 2.5 mg/kg bid; after 1 wk may increase to 5 mg/kg bid, may increase weekly by 2.5 mg/kg bid, max 10 mg/ kg bid • Available forms: Oral solution 100 mg/mL HIGH ALERT
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• Adult/adolescent/child ≥2 yr: PO Initially, 2.5 mg/kg bid; after 1 wk may increase to 5 mg/kg bid, may increase weekly by 2.5 mg/kg bid, max 10 mg/ kg bid
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• Available forms: Oral solution 100 mg/mL HIGH ALERT
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