Anti-epileptic Agent
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Zarontin is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy.
Body As A Whole: Allergic reaction, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). Gastrointestinal System: Gastrointestinal symptoms occur frequently and include anorexia, vague gastric upset, nausea and vomiting, cramps, epigastric and abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea.
CONTRAINDICATION Ethosuximide should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to succinimides.
Pregnancy (label summary): To provide information regarding the effects of in utero exposure to Zarontin, physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking Zarontin enroll in the NAAED Pregnancy Registry. This can be done by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334, and must be done by patients themselves.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Ethosuximide used for?
Zarontin is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy.
What are the side effects of Ethosuximide?
Body As A Whole: Allergic reaction, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). Gastrointestinal System: Gastrointestinal symptoms occur frequently and include anorexia, vague gastric upset, nausea and vomiting, cramps, epigastric and abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Who should not take Ethosuximide?
CONTRAINDICATION Ethosuximide should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to succinimides.
Can I take Ethosuximide in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): To provide information regarding the effects of in utero exposure to Zarontin, physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking Zarontin enroll in the NAAED Pregnancy Registry.
What is the dose of Ethosuximide?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Ethosuximide?
Ethosuximide is used for: Zarontin is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy. It belongs to the class: Anti-epileptic Agent. Common side effects include: Body As A Whole: Allergic reaction, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS).
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