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Drug–drug interaction between clobazam and cannabidiol in children with refractory epilepsy

Epilepsia · 2015 · Vol. 56(8) · pp. 1246–1251
Alexandra L. GeffreySarah F. PollackPatricia L. BrunoElizabeth A. Thiele

Abstract

Monitoring of CLB and nCLB levels is necessary for clinical care of patients concomitantly on CLB and CBD. Nonetheless, CBD is a safe and effective treatment of refractory epilepsy in patients receiving CLB treatment.

Cannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchEpilepsy research and treatmentDrug Transport and Resistance MechanismsClobazamCannabidiolMedicineEpilepsyConcomitantLennox–Gastaut syndromeRefractory (planetary science)Internal medicineAdverse effectPharmacology

MeSH terms

ClobazamAdolescentBenzodiazepinesCannabidiolChildChild, PreschoolCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemDrug InteractionsEpilepsyFemaleHumansMaleYoung Adult

Funding

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • GW Pharmaceuticals
  • H. Lundbeck A/S
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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