Generic equivalent of Ethosuximide
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Ethosuximide is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Ethosuximide. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Ethosuximide through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ethosuximide capsules are indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy.
WARNINGS Blood dyscrasias Blood dyscrasias, including some with fatal outcome, have been reported to be associated with the use of ethosuximide; therefore, periodic blood counts should be performed. Should signs and/or symptoms of infection (e.g., sore throat, fever) develop, blood counts should be considered at that point. Effects on Liver and Kidneys Ethosuximide is capable of producing morphological and functional changes in the animal liver. In humans, abnormal liver and renal function studi…
ADVERSE REACTIONS 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. There have been reports of gum hypertrophy and swelling of the tongue. Hemopoietic System: Hemopoietic complications associated with the administration of ethosuximide have included leu…
Drug Interactions Since ethosuximide may interact with concurrently administered antiepileptic drugs, periodic serum level determinations of these drugs may be necessary (e.g., ethosuximide may elevate phenytoin serum levels and valproic acid has been reported to both increase and decrease ethosuximide levels).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ethosuximide capsules are administered by the oral route. The initial dose for patients 3 years to 6 years of age is one capsule (250 mg) per day; for patients 6 years of age and older, 2 capsules (500 mg) per day. The dose thereafter must be individualized according to the patient's response. Dosage should be increased by small increments. One useful method is to increase the daily dose by 250 mg every four to seven days until control is achieved with minimal side effe…
Information for Patients Inform patients of the availability of a Medication Guide and instruct them to read the Medication Guide prior to taking ethosuximide capsules. Instruct patients to take ethosuximide capsules only as prescribed. Ethosuximide may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks, such as driving a motor vehicle or other such activity requiring alertness; therefore, the patient should be cautioned accordingly. Patients taking ethosuximide should be advised of the importance of adhering strictly to the prescribed dosag…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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