Cenobamate enhances the anticonvulsant effect of other antiseizure medications in the DBA/2 mouse model of reflex epilepsy

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Clinical studies documented that cenobamate (CNB) has a marked efficacy compared to other antiseizure medications (ASMs) in reducing focal seizures. To date, different aspects of CNB need to be clarified, including its efficacy against generalized seizures. Similarly, the pattern of drug-drug interactions between CNB and other ASMs also compels further investigation. This study aimed to detect the role of CNB on generalized seizures using the DBA/2 mouse model. We have also studied the effects of an adjunctive CNB treatment on the antiseizure properties of some ASMs against reflex seizures. The effects of this adjunctive treatment on motor performance, body temperature, and brain levels of ASMs were also evaluated. CNB was able to antagonize seizures in DBA/2 mice. CNB, at 5 mg/kg, enhanced the antiseizure activity of ASMs, such as diazepam, clobazam, levetiracetam, perampanel, phenobarbital, topiramate, and valproate. No synergistic effects were observed when CNB was co-administered with some Na+ channel blockers. The increase in antiseizure activity was associated with a comparable intensification in motor impairment; however, the therapeutic index of combined treatment of ASMs with CNB was more favorable than the combination with vehicle except for carbamazepine, phenytoin, and oxcarbazepine. Since CNB did not significantly influence the brain levels of the ASMs studied, we suggest that pharmacokinetic interactions seem not probable. Overall, this study shows the ability of CNB to counteract generalized reflex seizures in mice. Moreover, our data documented an evident synergistic antiseizure effect for the combination of CNB with ASMs including phenobarbital, benzodiazepines, valproate, perampanel, topiramate, and levetiracetam.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

2023

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:962

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European journal of pharmacology - 962(2023) vom: 05. Jan., Seite 176222

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Leo, Antonio [VerfasserIn]
Bosco, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Guarnieri, Lorenza [VerfasserIn]
De Sarro, Caterina [VerfasserIn]
Rania, Vincenzo [VerfasserIn]
Gallelli, Luca [VerfasserIn]
Citraro, Rita [VerfasserIn]
De Sarro, Giovambattista [VerfasserIn]

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Anticonvulsants
Antiseizure medications
Audiogenic seizures
Cenobamate
DBA/2 mouse model
Epilepsy
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Journal Article
Levetiracetam
P85X70RZWS
Perampanel
Phenobarbital
Reflex epilepsy
Topiramate
Valproic Acid
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Date Completed 20.12.2023

Date Revised 20.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176222

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NLM365210137