GB2597279A — Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of seizures associated with rare epilepsy syndromes related to structural abnormalities of the brain
Assigned to GW Research Ltd · Expires 2022-01-26 · 4y expired
What this patent protects
The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of epileptic seizures associated with Cortical Dysplasia and Cortical Brain Malformation. In a further embodiment the types of seizures include tonic, atonic, and focal without impairment. Preferably …
USPTO Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of epileptic seizures associated with Cortical Dysplasia and Cortical Brain Malformation. In a further embodiment the types of seizures include tonic, atonic, and focal without impairment. Preferably the CBD comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. Where the CBD is given concomitantly with one or more other anti-epileptic drugs (AED) including valproic acid, levetiracetam, clobazam, rufinamide, zonisamide or vigabatrin. Preferably the dose of CBD is between 5 mg/kg/day to 50 mg/kg/day. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD, but a synthetically produced CBD can alternatively be used. A method of treating seizures with CBD is also disclosed.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Epidiolex (CANNABIDIOL) · Jazz Pharms Res
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