Stiripentol

DIACOMIT

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Pronunciation: stir-i-PEN-tol (dye-a-KA-mit)

Stiripentol ballicule: receptor binding, kinetics and half-life diagram — Mechanism of action: Stiripentol ballicule

Stiripentol DIACOMIT mascot mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Stiripentol mascot
**“Die or commit, Stirrup pen doll”**
Approved as an add-on to clobazam (ONFI, the mascot on the left) for seizures in Dravet syndrome

What it isGABA-A positive allosteric modulator used with clobazam for Dravet syndrome.

Why this oneIts Dravet-specific role includes deliberately increasing clobazam’s active metabolite through CYP inhibition.

What limits itSomnolence, appetite and weight loss, neutropenia, and interactions are common; clobazam often needs reduction.

Pearls

Approved from age 6 months

Stiripentol molecular structure (skeletal formula) — Molecular structure: Stiripentol

Stiripentol prescription history

Animated chart of estimated U.S. prescriptions per year, Antiseizure meds (1869–2026). Stiripentol enters in 2019 (estimated).

FDA-approved for

Dravet syndrome (2018)

Principal riskmarked sedation from increased clobazam and norclobazam exposure

Classes and tags

Clinical profile

Therapeutic safety burden2 / 4

Overdose danger2 / 4

Weight-gain liability1 / 4

Sedation liability3 / 4

QT / Torsades0 / 4

Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4

Embryofetal risk2 / 4

Legacy pregnancy categoryNot assigned — PLLR-era drug

Defining liabilitySedation, dizziness and agent-specific rash, behavioral, hepatic, hematologic or teratogenic toxicity.

FDA label

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NO BOXED WARNINGS

FDA dosing	Population	Start	Target	Max
Seizures with Dravet syndrome (adjunct with clobazam)	≥6 months, ≥7 kg	50 mg/kg/day divided BID or TID	50 mg/kg/day	3000 mg/day

Renal Undefined

Hepatic Undefined

Max 3000 mg/day; do not exceed BID frequency in patients <10 kg (limit free water/overexposure).

Instructions

Capsules: swallow whole with water during a meal; do not break or open.
Oral suspension: mix in water (100 mL) and take immediately during a meal.
Withdraw gradually to minimize risk of increased seizures/status epilepticus.
If somnolence with concomitant clobazam, reduce clobazam by 25%.

Available strengths

cap 250, 500 mg
susp 250, 500 mg/packet

Cautions

Somnolence, esp. with clobazam/other CNS depressants
Decreased appetite and weight — monitor growth in pediatrics
Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia — CBC before treatment and every 6 months
Withdrawal seizures/status epilepticus on abrupt discontinuation
PKU: oral suspension contains phenylalanine
Suicidal behavior and ideation

Adverse reactions

Somnolence
Decreased appetite
Agitation
Ataxia
Weight decreased
Hypotonia
Nausea
Tremor
Dysarthria
Insomnia

Pregnancy No adequate human data; animal developmental toxicity (malformations, mortality) below clinical dose. Enroll in NAAED registry.

Lactation No data on presence in milk or infant effects; weigh benefits/risks.

Cost

Stiripentol (DIACOMIT)

Strength		#/mo	CostPlus
250 mg	cap	60 BID	not offered
500 mg	cap	60 BID	not offered
250 mg/packet	susp	per unit	not offered
500 mg/packet	susp	per unit	not offered

NADAC is a voluntary CMS survey of what retail community pharmacies pay for the drugs they stock. Stiripentol is dispensed outside retail pharmacies, so it rarely appears on surveyed invoices.

Generic entry2029 est.

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Memory aids: interaction avatars

CYP2C19 inhibitor (moderate)

CYP3A4 inhibitor (moderate)

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Self-check

How does stiripentol increase clobazam’s active metabolite?
CYP inhibition.
Which companion drug often needs reduction with stiripentol?
Clobazam.