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Emerging drugs for focal epilepsy
Marco Mula1,2
1a Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education , St George's University of London , London , UK.
Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs
|September 26, 2018
Summary
New epilepsy treatments are in development, with some drugs like Everolimus showing promise as precision medicine. Further research is needed to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of these novel antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Epilepsy affects 50 million globally, with one-third of patients experiencing uncontrolled seizures despite existing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
- Current AEDs are insufficient for a significant patient population, necessitating the development of novel therapeutic agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review compounds in preclinical and clinical development for focal epilepsies.
- To identify new molecular targets for epilepsy treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research on epilepsy treatments.
- Analysis of compounds in various stages of drug development (preclinical, Phase II, Phase III).
Main Results:
- Several compounds including Everolimus, Ganaxolone, Cannabidavirin, Padsevonil, and Selurampanel show promise for focal epilepsy treatment.
- Everolimus is highlighted as a precision medicine and disease-modifying agent, though long-term safety data is pending.
- Cannabidavirin, Padsevonil, and Selurampanel represent potential fourth-generation AEDs if they progress successfully.
Conclusions:
- Novel therapeutic agents are emerging for focal epilepsies, offering hope for patients with uncontrolled seizures.
- Further evaluation of long-term safety, tolerability, cognitive effects, and drug interactions is crucial for the success of these new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
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