New Kid on the Block: A First Look at the Clinical Use of Pitolisant for Narcolepsy

Cheng, Philip and Drake, Christopher and Singh, Meeta and Moss, Kenneth and Bazan, Luisa and Skiba, Virginia and Castelan, Andrea Cuamatzi Castelan (2021) New Kid on the Block: A First Look at the Clinical Use of Pitolisant for Narcolepsy. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 14 (1). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2394-109X

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Abstract

Aims: Highlight pitolisant as an effective treatment for narcolepsy.

Case Report: We describe two patients treated with pitolisant. Patient A showed decreased daytime sleepiness and improved social functioning. Patient B struggled to find a dose that kept side effects at a minimum.

Discussion: This orphan drug has a unique mechanism of action, that combined with dosing flexibility allows for a treatment option that can better attend to individual differences in patient needs.

Conclusion: The use of pitolisant presents some benefits and challenges, nonetheless offering a promising treatment for narcolepsy.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Universal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2023 06:08
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2024 12:43
URI: http://journal.article2publish.com/id/eprint/175

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