Sodium oxybate is a medication used to manage and treat narcolepsy with cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness. It is a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant class of drugs. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent to the interprofessional healthcare team members in the treatment of patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness and related conditions.
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