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acamprosate (Campral, Alcomed)
Tradename: Campral
Indications:
- alcoholism - maintenance of abstinence
- useful in patients with hepatitis & cirrhosis [2]
Contraindications:
- renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min)
Dosage: 2 tabs TID
Tabs: 333 mg enteric coated
Adverse effects:
- headache, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea
Laboratory:
- acamprosate in serum/plasma
Mechanism of action:
1) unknown
2) thought to favorably modulate the balance between glutamate & GABA
Notes: Cost = $125/month
Interactions
drug interactions
drug adverse effects (more general classes)
General
antipsychotic agent
Properties
MISC-INFO: elimination route KIDNEY
pregnancy-category C
safety in lactation ?
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM correlations
References
- Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005
New Drug: Campral (Acamprosate Calcium)
Detail-Document#: 210210
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- Friedmann PD.
Clinical practice. Alcohol use in adults.
N Engl J Med 2013 Jan 25; 368:365.
PMID: 23343065
- Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
www.campral.com