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fenfluramine and 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease

fenfluramine has been researched along with 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease in 1 studies

Fenfluramine: A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.
fenfluramine : A secondary amino compound that is 1-phenyl-propan-2-amine in which one of the meta-hydrogens is substituted by trifluoromethyl, and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by an ethyl group. It binds to the serotonin reuptake pump, causing inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The resulting increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates. Fenfluramine was used as the hydrochloride for treatment of diabetes and obesity. It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study was undertaken to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of fenfluramine in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)."9.69Fenfluramine provides clinically meaningful reduction in frequency of drop seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Interim analysis of an open-label extension study. ( Agarwal, A; Ceulemans, B; Dai, D; Davis, R; Farfel, GM; Galer, BS; Gammaitoni, AR; Gil-Nagel, A; Guerrini, R; Knupp, KG; Lagae, L; Lock, M; Nabbout, R; Nickels, KC; Polega, S; Riney, K; Scheffer, IE; Sullivan, J; Zuberi, SM, 2023)
"This study was undertaken to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of fenfluramine in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)."5.69Fenfluramine provides clinically meaningful reduction in frequency of drop seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Interim analysis of an open-label extension study. ( Agarwal, A; Ceulemans, B; Dai, D; Davis, R; Farfel, GM; Galer, BS; Gammaitoni, AR; Gil-Nagel, A; Guerrini, R; Knupp, KG; Lagae, L; Lock, M; Nabbout, R; Nickels, KC; Polega, S; Riney, K; Scheffer, IE; Sullivan, J; Zuberi, SM, 2023)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Knupp, KG1
Scheffer, IE1
Ceulemans, B1
Sullivan, J1
Nickels, KC1
Lagae, L1
Guerrini, R1
Zuberi, SM1
Nabbout, R1
Riney, K1
Agarwal, A1
Lock, M1
Dai, D1
Farfel, GM1
Galer, BS1
Gammaitoni, AR1
Polega, S1
Davis, R1
Gil-Nagel, A1

Trials

1 trial available for fenfluramine and 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease

ArticleYear
Fenfluramine provides clinically meaningful reduction in frequency of drop seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Interim analysis of an open-label extension study.
    Epilepsia, 2023, Volume: 64, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; COVID-19; Fenfluramine; Humans; Lennox Gastaut Syndrome;

2023