Diacomit and Parathyroid hormone

• Generic Name: stiripentol
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Diacomit

Diacomit (stiripentol) is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare chronic form of epilepsy that begins in the first year of life and causes frequent or prolonged seizures.

Diacomit is used along with clobazam for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.

It is not known if Diacomit is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.

There is no clinical data to support the use of Diacomit alone to treat Dravet syndrome.

• Generic Name: parathyroid hormone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Natpara

Parathyroid hormone is used together with calcium and vitamin D to treat hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood) in people who also have low levels of parathyroid hormone.

Parathyroid hormone is usually given after calcium and vitamin D alone have been tried without success.

Parathyroid hormone is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of parathyroid hormone.

Parathyroid hormone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.