Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ethosuximide Capsule
Ethosuximide Capsule
| Generic name | ethosuximide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Succinimide anticonvulsants |
| Forms | Capsule, Syrup, Oral liquid/solution |
Ethosuximide is a prescription anticonvulsant medicine used to control absence (petit mal) seizures. It belongs to a group of medicines called succinimide anticonvulsants and has been used for this purpose for many years.
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