ethosuximide /etho·sux·i·mide/ (-suk´sĭ-mīd) an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of seizures in absence epilepsy.
ethosuximide
ethosuximide [eth″o-suk´sĭ-mīd]
ethosuximide
ethosuximide
ethosuximide
[eth′ōsuk′simīd]
an anticonvulsant.
indication It is prescribed in the treatment of absence seizures.
contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any succinimide medication prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are blood dyscrasias, GI disturbance, and hematopoietic complications.
ethosuximide [eth″o-suk´sĭ-mīd]
an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of petit mal epilepsy; administered orally.
ethosuximide
(eth´ōsuk´s
mīd´),
n brand name: Zarontin;
drug class: anticonvulsant;
action: suppresses spike wave formation in absence seizures (petit mal); decreases amplitude, frequency, duration, spread of discharge in minor motor seizures;
uses: absence seizures (PM).
mīd´), n brand name: Zarontin;
drug class: anticonvulsant;
action: suppresses spike wave formation in absence seizures (petit mal); decreases amplitude, frequency, duration, spread of discharge in minor motor seizures;
uses: absence seizures (PM).
ethosuximide
a succinide derivative used as an anticonvulsant. See succinimides.
ethosuximide
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