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Wakix (Pitolisant)

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Description

Wakix is a newly-developed medication for the treatment of excessive-daytime sleepiness in people with narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a disease where a person is excessively fatigued throughout the day and may fall asleep at inappropriate times.

Wakix works by blocking histamine-3 receptors. Histamine attaches to receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) and increases feelings of sleepiness.

Directions

The starting dosage of Wakix is 8.9 mg by mouth once daily. On week 2, it can be increased to 17.9 mg by mouth once daily. If a higher dose is needed, on week three, it may be increased to 35.6 mg by mouth once daily, which is the maximum dosage.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in this medication is pitolisant.

Interactions

Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking, including:

  • Apalutamide
  • Ajmaline
  • Antihistamines
  • Artemether and Lumefantrine
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Budesonide
  • Bupropion
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Carbamazepine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Corticosteroids
  • Dacomitinib
  • Enzalutamide
  • Etoposide
  • Fluoxetine
  • Fosphenytoin
  • Haloperidol
  • Hormonal Contraceptives
  • Immunosuppressives
  • Levoketoconazole
  • Lumacaftor
  • Lumacaftor-ivacaftor
  • Macrolide antibiotics
  • Mirtazapine
  • Miscellaneous
  • Mitotane
  • Paroxetine
  • Peginterferon Alfa-2b
  • Phenobarbital
  • Phenytoin
  • Primidone
  • Promethazine
  • QT-prolonging Agents
  • Quinidine
  • Rifampin (rifampicin)
  • Statins
  • Steroids
  • Tipranavir

Cautions

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of kidney or liver problems before starting Wakix.The dosage may need to be adjusted.

There are many potential drug-drug interactions with this medication.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart problems.

Side Effects

Common drug-drug interactions may include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Abnormal behavior
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar mood disorder
  • Cataplexy
  • Decreased appetite
  • Depressed mood
  • Depression
  • Epilepsy
  • Fatigue
  • Hallucination
  • Headache
  • Hypersensitivity reaction
  • Increased heart rate
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Lack of emotion
  • Migraine
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Nausea
  • Nightmares
  • Prolonged QT interval on ECG
  • Pruritus
  • Skin rash
  • Sleep disorder
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Sleep paralysis
  • Sleep talking
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Suicidal tendencies
  • Tachycardia
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Weight gain
  • Xerostomia

References

Wakix [package insert]. Plymouth Meeting, PA: Bioprojet Pharma; 2019.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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