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A randomized phase 2b efficacy study in patients with seizure episodes with a predictable pattern using Staccato® alprazolam for rapid seizure termination

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Alprazolam administered via the Staccato® breath‐actuated device is delivered into the deep lung for rapid systemic exposure and is a potential therapy for rapid epileptic seizure termination (REST). We conducted… Click to show full abstract

Alprazolam administered via the Staccato® breath‐actuated device is delivered into the deep lung for rapid systemic exposure and is a potential therapy for rapid epileptic seizure termination (REST). We conducted an inpatient study (ENGAGE‐E‐001 [NCT03478982]) in patients with stereotypic seizure episodes with prolonged or repetitive seizures to determine whether Staccato alprazolam rapidly terminates seizures in a small observed population after administration under direct supervision.

Keywords: staccato alprazolam; seizure; seizure termination; study; seizure episodes

Journal Title: Epilepsia
Year Published: 2022

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