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  2. Levetiracetam - Wikipedia

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    Levetiracetam, sold under the brand name Keppra among others, is a novel antiepileptic drug [7] used to treat epilepsy. [8] It is used for partial-onset , myoclonic , or tonic–clonic seizures, [ 7 ] and is taken either by mouth as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein .

  3. Lacosamide - Wikipedia

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    The FDA has assigned lacosamide to pregnancy category C. Animal studies have reported incidences of fetal mortality and growth deficit. Lacosamide has not been tested during human pregnancy, and should be administered with caution. In addition, it has not been determined whether the excretion of lacosamide occurs in breast milk. [7]

  4. List of drugs known for off-label use - Wikipedia

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    Other off-label uses include cancer pain, hot sweats, certain psychiatric disorders, nicotine dependence, opioid withdrawal, migraine headaches, and restless leg syndrome. Colchicine (Colcrys) for pericarditis: colchicine is indicated for the treatment and prevention of gout, though it is also generally considered first-line treatment for acute ...

  5. What patients should know about off-label drug use - AOL

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    While estimates vary, some studies suggest that 1 in 5 prescriptions of common medications involves an off-label use. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...

  6. List of withdrawn drugs - Wikipedia

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    Off-label abuse. [3] Methapyrilene: 1979 Germany, UK, US Animal carcinogenicity. [3] Methaqualone: 1984 South Africa (1971), India (1984), United Nations (1971–1988) Withdrawn because of risk of addiction and overdose [33] [34] Metipranolol: 1990 UK, others Uveitis. [3] Metofoline: 1965 US Unspecific experimental toxicity. [3] Mibefradil: 1998

  7. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    In some cases, for example, if the mother has epilepsy or diabetes, the risk of stopping a medication may be worse than risks associated with taking the medication while pregnant. The mother's healthcare professional will help make these decisions about the safest way to protect the health of both the mother and unborn child. [4]

  8. Off-label use - Wikipedia

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    Off-label use is the use of pharmaceutical drugs for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, dosage, or route of administration. [1] Both prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (OTCs) can be used in off-label ways, although most studies of off-label use focus on prescription drugs.

  9. Here’s What to Say to Comfort Someone Who Just Had a ... - AOL

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    A miscarriage, which is also known as an early pregnancy loss, is the unexpected loss of a pregnancy before the 20-week mark, according to the Cleveland Clinic.