What are the recommended doses of Banzel?
Pediatric patients 1 year and older Adults
Initial Dose; 10mg/kg per day Initial Dose; 400mg-800mg per day
in two equally divided doses in two equally divided doses
Increased By; 10mg/kg increments Increased By; 400mg-800mg
every other day. every other day.
Max dose; 45mg/kg per day Max Dose; 3200mg per day
What other medications should I tell my doctor I am taking?
Valproic acid (Depakene, Stavzor). Valproic acid may increase the blood levels of rufinamide and could lead to enhanced side effects.
Why is my doctor starting me off on such a low dosage?
Your doctor is doing this to save you from side effects. Starting out on a dose too high can cause your side effects to be much worse than they need to be.
If I stop taking this medication out of the blue, what will happen?
When you stop taking Banzel with no warning, you risk worsening conditions such as seizures.
What is Inovelon?
Inovelon is what Banzel is known by internationally. When you order this product from another country, it is possible it will say Inovelon instead of Banzel, but it is still the same thing, made by the same manufacturer.