Anticonvulsants, Succinimide (Systemic)
Category- Anticonvulsant—Ethosuximide; Methsuximide
DescriptionSuccinimide
anticonvulsants are used to control certain seizures in the treatment of epilepsy.
These medicines act on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number
and severity of seizures.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Ethosuximide
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
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Methsuximide
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following succinimide anticonvulsants are
numbered to match the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
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Ethosuximide (eth-oh-SUX-i-mide)‡ |
| 2. |
Methsuximide (meth-SUX-i-mide) |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
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