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04-08-01 Rufinamide

Rufinamide Inovelon®
Formulary

Tablets 100mg, 200mg, 400mg
Oral suspension 40mg/ml

Adjunct treatment of seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

It should be used as a fourth line adjunctive therapy, usually in a combination with one or more of  the following medicines; sodium valproate (unlicensed), topiramate or lamotrigine. 

Link  MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
Link  MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
Link  MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour

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