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14
Jul
2018
TOPIRAMATE
Posted On July 14, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Topiramate What’s of Interest: In 2014, Topamax (topiramate) became the first medication approved to prevent migraine headaches in adolescents (ages 12 to 17) Brands Topamax, others Class Anticonvulsant, voltage-sensitive sodium channel modulator Approved For: Migraine prophylaxis (ages 12 and older)  Other indications include partial onset seizures, […]

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14
Jul
2018
OLANZAPINE
Posted On July 14, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Olanzapine What’s of Interest: US FDA warned that olanzapine is associated with a rare but serious skin condition known as Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia (DRESS). DRESS may begin as a rash but can progress to others parts of the body and can include symptoms such as […]

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14
Jul
2018
CLOZAPINE
Posted On July 14, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Clozapine What’s of Interest: Clozapine REMS and ANC monitoring update Brands Clozaril, Leponex, Versacloz (oral suspension), Fazaclo ODT (oral disintegrating tablet) Class Atypical antipsychotic (serotonin-dopamine antagonist; second-generation antipsychotic; also a mood stabilizer) Approved For: Treatment-resistant schizophrenia   Reduction in risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in patients […]

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12
Jul
2018
Agomelatin = Valdoxan
Posted On July 12, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

1 AGOMELATINE THERAPEUTICS Brands • Valdoxan see index for additional brand names Generic? No Class • Neuroscience-based Nomenclature: melatonin multi-modal (Mel-MM) • Agonist at melatonergic 1 and melatonergic 2 receptors • Antagonist at 5HT2C receptors Commonly Prescribed for (bold for FDA approved) • Depression How the […]

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11
Jul
2018
Lurasidone : Latuda
Posted On July 11, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

What’s of Interest: Latuda is now approved for pediatric bipolar depression (ages 10 and older) Brands Latuda Class Atypical antipsychotic (serotonin-dopamine antagonist; second generation antipsychotic; also a mood stabilizer) Approved For: Schizophrenia (ages 13 and older) Bipolar depression (ages 10 and older, monotherapy) Bipolar depression (adults, […]

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08
Jul
2018
التحدي بآيات القرآن
Posted On July 8, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

في كل عصر من العصور سيظهر من يتقول على الرسول و يتطاول على القرآن   الكريم وورد التحدي بالقران الكريم في خمس آيات من خمس سور، سميت آيات التحدي هي على ترتيب السور  ((وَإِنْ كُنتُمْ فِي رَيْبٍ مِمَّا نَزَّلْنَا عَلَى عَبْدِنَا فَأْتُوا بِسُورَةٍ مِنْ مِثْلِهِ وَادْعُوا […]

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08
Jul
2018
ومكروا مكرا كبارا
Posted On July 8, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

لست أعرف بالتفصيل ماذا فعل قوم نوح حتى يشكو لربه و يقول “وَمَكَرُوا مَكْرًا كُبَّارًا (22)” هل افتعلوا أزمات وقود وضوء و نعتوه بالتخلف ؟ هل استعانوا بأمثال تامر أمين وأديب ولميس وألأبراشي والغيطي وموسى ووظفوا لجان تضليل تطلق الشائعات والمشتتات لطمس الحق وتزيين الباطل؟؟ ..هل […]

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07
Jul
2018
أرق مريض و الاختفاء القسري
Posted On July 7, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

لم تكن حالات الاختفاء القسري و التي تزيد عن الف بعد ثورة يونيو المجيدة هي الاولى في التاريخ ، فقد سجل لنا القرآن قبل ذلك بكثير حالة تفهم حينها انها كذلك ، فقد اختفى اصحاب الكهف و الرقيم من المدينة و آوو الى كهفهم هربا من […]

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04
Jul
2018
Psychiatry’s ‘C’ words
Posted On July 4, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

      Current Psychiatry. 2018 July;17(7):4,6 By Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Recently, contemporary “culture” has capriciously confounded and confused our national community with a cringe-worthy “C” word. Unfortunately, this was followed by only transient public consternation, reflecting the coarsening of our social communication and discourse and the cant of many. But the ripple effects continue. As […]

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04
Jul
2018
New marijuana-based pharmaceutical drug approved by FDA
Posted On July 4, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

What is Epidiolex? Epidiolex is an oral liquid-based drug made from the cannabidiol (CBD) portion of cannabis. Compared to the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) portion, CBD is not psychoactive, so taking this drug would not result in a high for the user. CBD acts on different parts of […]

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