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Ethosuximide

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Basic Medical Informatin
Treatment For Absence Seizures (also Called "petit Mal" Seizures) In Adults And Children 
Legal Status Rx-only 
Pregnancy cat. D (australia, Us) 
Possible Side Effects Loss Of Appetite, Upset Stomach, Nausea And Vomiting, Abdominal (or Stomach) Cramps And Pain, Throat Or Chest Pain (sometimes Felt As Heartburn Or Indigestion), Weight Loss, Diarrhea 
Precautions & Contraindications Blood Disorder, Liver Disease, Including Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Or Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Including Kidney Failure (renal Failure), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (sle, Or Simply Lupus For Short), Pregnant, Breastfeeding 
Excretion Renal (20%) 
Storage Conditions Room Temperature (25°c), In An Airtight Container. Keep Away From Children 
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Forms Tablet 
Routes (of administration) Oral 
Dosage
250 mg
73.82 mg
Chemical Data
Bioavailability
93 %
81.62 %
Protein binding Hepatic 
Metabolism Hepatic 
Half Life (hours)
53 h
33.30 h
Formula C7H11NO2  
Molecular mass (g/mol) 141.168 G/mol 

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