Banzel

Banzel is a seizure medication, also called an anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant. Is used together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems. Banzel is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

Benefits

• Specifically indicated for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Helps reduce the frequency and severity of drop attacks (atonic seizures)
• May improve overall seizure control when used alongside other antiepileptic drugs
• Available in tablet and oral suspension forms for flexible dosing
• Can improve quality of life for individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy

Dosage

• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (children ≥1 year and adults):
  Starting dose is approximately 10 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses
  Maintenance dose typically ranges from 45 mg/kg/day to a maximum of 3200 mg/day (whichever is lower)
  Dosage should be increased gradually, usually every other day
• Tablets should be taken with food to improve absorption
• The oral suspension must be shaken well before dosing and measured with a proper device

Warnings and Precautions

• May cause serious skin reactions (including DRESS syndrome); discontinue if symptoms occur
• Can cause central nervous system effects such as dizziness, fatigue, and coordination problems
• Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior; patients should be monitored for mood changes
• Use caution in patients with liver disease; not recommended in severe hepatic impairment
• May shorten the QT interval on ECG; avoid in patients with familial short QT syndrome
• Should not be stopped abruptly due to risk of increased seizures

Usage Instructions

• Take Banzel twice daily with food, as prescribed by a doctor
• Tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed
• Oral suspension must be shaken well and measured carefully
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is close to the next dose
• Do not discontinue without medical advice

Storage Information

• Store at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F)
• Keep away from moisture and heat
• Oral suspension should be used within 90 days after opening
• Store out of reach of children

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Coordination problems