Medication for Treating HYPER Periodic Paralysis
It's important to get Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis treatment because even though the muscle weakness attacks are usually temporary, it's possible that they can eventually cause permanent muscle weakness.
One thing you can do is to try to avoid things that trigger the episodes. For example, you may need to cut down on your potassium intake. Managing your stress levels is something else you can do to reduce the likelihood of an episode since stress is a trigger. Writing in a journal about things that make you feel stressed is a good first step to take in managing stress.
Acetazolamide
- It is used to get rid of extra fluid.
- It is used to treat or prevent altitude sickness.
- It is used to help control certain kinds of seizures.
- It is used to treat glaucoma.
- It may be given to you for other reasons.
Acute Hyperkalemic Attacks
Simple Carbohydrates
Glucose or other carbohydrates (sugars) given during an attack may reduce the severity of the symptoms. High carbohydrate food (candy bar) or drink (sugar cola, sweet tea) taken at the first sign of weakness may abort or relieve episodes.
* Source: Periodic Paralysis International
Albuterol
Lowers the potassium. Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles.
Dichlorphenamide
KEVEYIS (pronounced keh-VAY-iss) is a prescription drug by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It is an FDA-approved periodic paralysis treatment. Each KEVEYIS tablet contains 50 mg of the active ingredient, dichlorphenamide, and a tablet is usually prescribed to be taken once or twice daily. This medication can be used for hyperkalemic and hypokalemic periodic paralysis, as well as other similar diseases.
Mechanism of Action: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Additional Resources: Xeris TM CareConnection
Patient Assistance telephone: 844-KEVEYIS (844-538-3947)
KEVEYIS®
Dichlorphenamide Tablets
Torrent Pharma Inc is now marketing Dichlorphenamide Tablets USP 50mg, U.S. FDA approved, and AB rated to Keveyis® by Xeris Pharmaceuticals. Dichlorphenamide Tablets are indicated for the treatment of primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis and related variants.
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The Torrent Pharma Inc. Dichlorphenamide Tablets are available at the following specialty pharmacies.
Accredo
Prescriber Services: 1-866-759-1557
Patient Services: 1-800-803-2523
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
Prescriber and Patient Services: 1-800-237-2767
About Torrent Pharma Inc.
Torrent Pharma Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is a leading generic pharmaceutical company. Torrent strives to improve lives by providing access to quality affordable medications in several therapeutic categories. The Torrent US Operations were set up in 2004 and currently has 64 FDA-approved generic products being commercialized in the United States.