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3,4-diaminopyridine

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3,4-diaminopyridine is a drug that:

  • increases acetycholine release from the nerve terminals
  • blocks potassium conductance, prolonging the action potential at the nerve terminal, and increasing acetylcholine release

  • side effects include:
    • headache
    • fatigue
    • perioral and/or distal paraesthesia 30-60 minutes after a dose
    • difficulty in sleeping
    • excessive dosage can lead to seizures

  • it is contraindicated in epilepsy

Check the summary of product characteristics before prescribing this drug.

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