Generic equivalent of Banzel
1 SKUs available · Available to order · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Rufinamide is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Banzel. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Rufinamide through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 I NDICATIONS AND USAGE BANZEL is indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older and in adults. BANZEL is indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older, and in adults ( 1 )
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Central Nervous System Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] QT Shortening [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity/Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Leukopenia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Most common ad…
7 D RUG INTERACTION S Patients on valproate should begin at a BANZEL dose lower than 10 mg/kg per day (pediatric patients) or 400 mg per day (adults) ( 7.2 ) Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with BANZEL; use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Effects of BANZEL on other AEDs Population pharmacokinetic analysis of average concentration at steady state of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, and valproate showed that typical rufinami…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION BANZEL should be given with food. Tablets can be administered whole, as half tablets, or crushed ( 2.2 ) Measure oral suspension using provided adapter and dosing syringe ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients 1 year and older: Starting daily dose: 10 mg/kg per day in two equally divided doses ( 2.1 ) Increase by 10 mg/kg increments every other day to maximum dose of 45 mg/kg per day, not to exceed 3200 mg per day, in two divided doses ( 2.1 ) Adults: Starting daily dose: 400-800…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide and Instructions for Use ). Administration Information Advise patients to take BANZEL with food [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Advise patients who are prescribed the oral suspension to shake the bottle vigorously before every administration and to use the adaptor and oral dosing syringe [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Suicidal Thinking and Behavior Inform patients, their caregivers, and families that antiepileptic drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts an…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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