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Comparing Diacomit vs Fintepla

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Diacomit stiripentol

Fintepla fenfluramine

Prescribed for Dravet Syndrome. Diacomit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Dravet Syndrome. Fintepla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors

Side Effects

See the full Diacomit side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	60 capsule
Dosage	250 mg
Per Unit^*	$26.26
Cost^*	$1,575.50

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Quantity	360 mL
Dosage	2.2 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$44.50
Cost^*	$16,020.28

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Generic Availability

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution

Oral solution

Brand Names

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Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

13 hours

20 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 547 drugs are known to interact with Diacomit:

59 major drug interactions (182 brand and generic names)
477 moderate drug interactions (2112 brand and generic names)
11 minor drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)

A total of 305 drugs are known to interact with Fintepla:

82 major drug interactions (400 brand and generic names)
219 moderate drug interactions (846 brand and generic names)
4 minor drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Stiripentol should be taken during a meal to help with its absorption; however, it should not be... View more

Using fenfluramine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 20, 2018

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

S6 - Stimulants

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Consumer Resources

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Prescribing Information

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Related Treatment Guide

Dravet Syndrome

Dravet Syndrome

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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