Stiripentol
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Stiripentol, sold under the brand name Diacomit, is an anticonvulsant medication used for the treatment of Dravet syndrome - a serious genetic brain disorder.[5][6]
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Pronunciation | stir"i pen' tol |
Trade names | Diacomit |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a618069 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.051.329 |
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Formula | C14H18O3 |
Molar mass | 234.295 g·mol−1 |
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The most common side effects include loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), drowsiness, ataxia (inability to co‑ordinate muscle movements), hypotonia (low muscle strength) and dystonia (muscle disorders).[5]