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Cataplexy



Medications for Cataplexy

About Cataplexy:  Cataplexy is a sudden lack of muscle tone, also sometimes related to narcolepsy.

Drugs Used to Treat Cataplexy

This list of medications have been somehow associated with, or utilized at the treating this illness.

Medication name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA AlcoholReviewsRatingPopularity
XyremRx B 3 X 4 reviews
9.4

Generic title: sodium oxybate systemic

Medication class: amalgamated anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

For consumers: dose, interactions, and side effects

For specialists: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

venlafaxineOff LabelRx C N X 2 reviews
7.5

Generic title: venlafaxine systemic

Drug class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

For consumers: dose, interactions,

For specialists: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off-label: Yes

sodium oxybateRx B 3 X 5 reviews
9.4

Generic title: sodium oxybate systemic

Brand title:  Xyrem

Medication class: amalgamated anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

For consumers: dose, interactions,

For professionals: az Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph

Legend

Rxprescription-only
OTCOn The Counter
Rx/OTCPrescription or Over The Counter
Off LabelThis medication might well not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this illness.
Pregnancy Category
Asufficient and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the fetus within the first trimester of pregnancy (also there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
BAnimal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
CAnimal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but possible benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Dthere was positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but possible benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
XStudies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and also the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential rewards.
NFDA have not classified the medication.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
Nisn`t subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1includes a higher possibility of misuse. Has no accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2includes a higher possibility of misuse. Features a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may result in severe physical or emotional dependency.
3features a potential for abuse less than people in programs 1 and two. Features a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4includes a minimal potential for abuse relative to people in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
5includes a minimal potential for abuse relative to people in schedule 4. Features a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
Infection
XInteracts with Alcohol.

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