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fenfluramine and Audiogenic Epilepsy

fenfluramine has been researched along with Audiogenic Epilepsy 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.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

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"This study reports on the long-term results for an initial cohort of patients with Sunflower syndrome who enrolled in an open-label study of low-dose fenfluramine as well as the short-term results of a second cohort."9.69Follow-up to low-dose fenfluramine for Sunflower syndrome: A non-randomized controlled trial. ( Bruno, PL; Dowless, D; Geenen, KR; Patel, S; Thiele, EA, 2023)
"This study reports on the long-term results for an initial cohort of patients with Sunflower syndrome who enrolled in an open-label study of low-dose fenfluramine as well as the short-term results of a second cohort."5.69Follow-up to low-dose fenfluramine for Sunflower syndrome: A non-randomized controlled trial. ( Bruno, PL; Dowless, D; Geenen, KR; Patel, S; Thiele, EA, 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
Patel, S1
Geenen, KR1
Dowless, D1
Bruno, PL1
Thiele, EA1

Trials

1 trial available for fenfluramine and Audiogenic Epilepsy

ArticleYear
Follow-up to low-dose fenfluramine for Sunflower syndrome: A non-randomized controlled trial.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2023, Volume: 65, Issue:7

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy, Reflex; Fenfluramine; Follow-Up Studies; Helianthus; Humans; Seizures; Sy

2023