Pharmacotherapy Review of Narcolepsy
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English - August 28, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBCourses Education Science ceimpact podcast precept2practice level up gamechangers pharmacy cme cpe pharmacology ceimpact geoff wall Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Narcolepsy can exact a devastating toll on the (probably underdiagnosed) patient. Treatment can range from lifestyle to medications. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he explores a new oral orexin agonist for the treatment of narcolepsy.
The GameChanger
Narcolepsy is more common than assumed. Current treatments include stimulant agents but a new class of orexin agonists may be effective, yet have safety concerns.
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
Dauvilliers Y, Mignot E, Del Río Villegas R, et al. Oral Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist in Narcolepsy Type 1. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jul 27;389(4):309-321. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2301940. PMID: 37494485.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301940?query=featured_home
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CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the manifestations, prevalence, and types of narcolepsy and associated symptoms.
2. Discuss the benefits and risks of orexin drugs in treatment of narcolepsy.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-292-H01-P
Initial release date: 8/28/2023
Expiration date: 8/28/2024
Additional CPE details can be found here.