Cannabidiol : metabolism and clinical efficacy in epileptic patients

INTRODUCTION: The landscape of epilepsy treatment has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of cannabidiol as a potential therapeutic agent. Epidiolex, a pharmaceutical formulation of highly purified CBD, garnered significant attention not just for its therapeutic potential but also for being the first cannabis-derived medication to obtain approval from regulatory bodies.

AREA COVERED: In this narrative review the authors explore the intricate landscape of CBD as an antiseizure medication, deepening into its pharmacological mechanisms and clinical trials involving various epileptic encephalopathies. This exploration serves as a comprehensive guide, shedding light on a compound that holds promise for individuals contending with the significant challenges of drug-resistant epilepsy.

EXPERT OPINION: Rigorous studies highlight cannabidiol's efficacy, safety profile, and potential cognitive benefits, warranting further exploration for its approval in various drug-resistant epilepsy forms. As a promising therapeutic option, cannabidiol not only demonstrates efficacy in seizure control but also holds the potential for broader enhancements in the quality of life, especially for patients with epileptic encephalopathies.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:20

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 20(2024), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite 119-131

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dell'Isola, Giovanni Battista [VerfasserIn]
Verrotti, Alberto [VerfasserIn]
Sciaccaluga, Miriam [VerfasserIn]
Dini, Gianluca [VerfasserIn]
Ferrara, Pietro [VerfasserIn]
Parnetti, Lucilla [VerfasserIn]
Costa, Cinzia [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

19GBJ60SN5
Anticonvulsants
Cannabidiol
Cognitive benefits
Drug-resistant epilepsy
Epileptic encephalopathies
Journal Article
Pharmacological interactions
Review

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Date Completed 26.03.2024

Date Revised 26.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/17425255.2024.2329733

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369551362