Tag: Cns drugs

Since 1989, over 18 newer second-generation antiseizure medications have been introduced, significantly broadening the treatment options available for individuals with epilepsy. What are the second generation antiepileptic drugs, and how do they differ from older treatments in terms of efficacy and safety?

An estimated one-third of US adults use a central nervous system (CNS)-active medication for various conditions, highlighting their widespread use in modern medicine. So, **what does CNS active mean** for these patients and others, and how do these powerful drugs influence our brain and body?

A remarkable 98% of small-molecule drugs and 100% of large-molecule biopharmaceuticals cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a sophisticated protective layer designed to keep harmful substances away from the brain. This creates a significant challenge for therapeutics, raising the critical question of which drug cannot pass the blood-brain barrier and why.