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Electrophoretic Delivery of γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) into Epileptic Focus Prevents Seizures in Mice
Published on: May 16, 2019
[Efficacy and tolerability of pantogam activ in patients with partial epilepsy]
Abstract:
Randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine efficacy and tolerability of pantogam activ as an add-on drug in patients with partial epilepsy was conducted. 20 patients received pantogam activ, 20 patients - placebo. Good tolerability and no advers event were detected in the dose of 1800 mg/d. The reduction in the frequency of epileptic seizures was achieved in 72,1% in the group receiving pantogam activ and in 16,7% in the group placebo. Significant improvement in long-term memory and manifestations of anxiety were found in patients using pantogam activ. Quality of life in scale QOLIE-31 improved after taking pantogam and did not change after placebo.
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