Xywav
- Generic Name: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution
- Brand Name: Xywav
Xywav (Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium Oxybates Oral Solution) side effects drug center
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What Is Xywav?
Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy.
What Are Side Effects of Xywav?
Side effects of Xywav include:
- headache,
- nausea,
- dizziness, ,
- bed wetting (in children), and
- weight loss
Dosage for Xywav
The adult starting dose of Xywav is 4.5 g per night orally, divided into two doses. Titrate to effect in increments of up to 1.5 g per night per week. The recommended dosage range of Xywav for adults is 6 g to 9 g per night orally. The recommended pediatric starting dosage, titration regimen, and maximum total nightly dosage of Xywav are based on body weight.
Xywav In Children
The safety and effectiveness of Xywav for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy have been established. Xywav has not been studied in a pediatric clinical trial. Safety and effectiveness of Xywav in pediatric patients below the age of 7 years have not been established.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Xywav?
Xywav may interact with other medicines such as:
- divalproex sodium,
- alcohol,
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