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Introduction: Stipentol is a drug used to treat Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe progressive epileptic encephalopathy. Stipentol modulates γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptors, inhibits neurotransmission and enhances the effects of benzodiazepines. It can be used in combination with clobazam/sodium valproate to treat generalized catalepsy seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome who cannot be effectively controlled by clobazam and valproic acid.

The marketing information of stiripentol in China

The original drug was developed by the French BIOCODEX pharmaceutical factory (BIOCODEX) and was approved in the United States in 2018. It is used in combination with clobazam to treat epileptic seizures related to Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years old and above. In August 2018, the US FDA approved the combined use of Diacomit (stiripentol) and clobazam to treat epileptic seizures in patients over 2 years old with Dravet syndrome. As of August 6, 2024, the original research version of stiripentol has not been officially launched in China, but the domestic generic version of stiripentol has been launched.

On July 27, 2023, the China Food and Drug Administration approved the listing of the generic stiripentol dry suspension produced by Shijiazhuang No. 4 Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which is a generic version of stiripentol.

Purchase channels of stiripentol

1. Hospital pharmacy: Stipentol is a prescription drug. Patients can purchase stiripentol in the hospital pharmacy with a doctor's prescription.

2. Online pharmacies: Some regular online pharmacies also provide sales services for stiripentol. Patients can purchase it at online pharmacies, but be sure to choose a reputable online pharmacy.

3. Large chain pharmacies: Patients can also purchase stiripentol at large chain pharmacies, but a doctor’s prescription is required.

4. Medical service institutions: If you want to purchase the original version of stiripentol, you may need to go abroad for help through domestic medical service institutions. There is no need to purchase overseas.

It should be noted that stiripentol is a prescription drug and patients should purchase and use it under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, patients should seek the advice of their doctor or pharmacist when purchasing and make sure to choose reliable and legal ones for high-quality medicines.