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Efficacy and safety of eslicarbazepine acetate monotherapy in patients converting from carbamazepine.

Author: BlumDavid, ChengHailong, GrinnellTodd, HarveyJay H, PazderaLadislav, SamMaria C, SperlingMichael R, StromLaura A

Clinical Trial, Phase IIIA Phase III trial is a trial that further rigorously verifies the efficacy and safety of a new drug or treatment, whose efficacy and safety have been confirmed in a Phase II trial, in a large number of patients, and evaluates whether it is superior to existing treatments.
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Overview

This study investigated the impact of prior use of carbamazepine and other similar antiepileptic drugs on seizure outcomes and tolerability when switching to eslicarbazepine acetate. Data from two controlled clinical trials revealed that prior use of these medications did not significantly affect seizure outcomes or tolerability.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
To evaluate the influence of prior use of carbamazepine (CBZ) and other antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) with a putatively similar mechanism of action (inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels; VGSCs) on seizure outcomes and tolerability when converting to eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL), using data pool...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.14014

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Eslicarbazepine Acetate: A Journey into Seizure Management

The fight against epilepsy is a challenging journey for both patients and researchers. This study explores the efficacy and safety of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) as a monotherapy for patients converting from carbamazepine (CBZ) treatment. Like a camel traversing a harsh desert landscape, researchers seek to find safe and effective pathways for managing seizures. This study pooled data from two controlled conversion-to-ESL monotherapy trials to evaluate the influence of prior use of CBZ on seizure outcomes and tolerability. The authors aimed to shed light on the intricate relationship between these two medications and their impact on seizure control.

A New Frontier in Epilepsy Treatment

The results suggest that eslicarbazepine acetate may be a viable option for patients converting from carbamazepine. While the study findings are encouraging, further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of this complex transition.

Navigating the Path to Epilepsy Management

This research underscores the ongoing quest for safer and more effective treatments for epilepsy. It's a reminder that we must constantly explore new avenues and adapt our approaches to meet the unique needs of patients.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study represents a stepping stone in the ongoing journey to find effective and safe epilepsy treatments. The researchers' dedication to improving patient outcomes is a testament to the enduring commitment to battling this challenging condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-10-31
  2. Date Revised 2018-10-31
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29450890

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/epi.14014

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