acamprosate (Campral, Alcomed)

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Introduction

Tradename: Campral

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

2 tabs TID

Tabs: 333 mg enteric coated

Adverse effects

Laboratory

Mechanism of action

  • unknown
  • thought to favorably modulate the balance between glutamate & GABA

Notes

Cost = $125/month

More general terms

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005 New Drug: Campral (Acamprosate Calcium) Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210210&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  2. 2.0 2.1 Friedmann PD. Clinical practice. Alcohol use in adults. N Engl J Med 2013 Jan 25; 368:365. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23343065
  3. Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. www.campral.com

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