Abstract

NARCOLEPSY - CURRENT TREATMENT AND UPCOMING GABA DIRECTED TREATMENT - A REVIEW

K. Bhavya Sri*, K. Hari prasath and L. Siddhartha

ABSTRACT

Narcolepsy is a chronic disorder involving permanent loss of brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles resulting in excessive daytime sleep. It can occur in any age but first noticed in teenagers. Narcolepsy cannot be complete cured but symptoms can be controlled using CNS stimulants, antidepressants, gamma hydroxy butyrate, etc. Several researches are still being carried out to develop further treatments options targeted towards neurotransmitters. Out of these neurotransmitters, GABA plays an important role in regulation of sleep. In this paper, we will review briefly about current treatment procedures and ongoing research on other medications mainly focusing on GABA directed treatment for narcolepsy.

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