Zarontin (Ethosuximide)


Brand Name: Zarontin

Generic Name: Ethosuximide

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer Global Pharma


Formulation: caps

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 56

Trade Price: KES 1,218.00

Retail Price: @ KES 29.00


Class: Antiepileptics (CNS agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C7H11NO2 = 141.2

Precautions: Hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Generalized epilepsy with absence seizures; 250mg bd, with food.

Interactions: Substrate of cyp3a3/4. inducers eg rifampicin decrease effect while inhibitors eg ketoconazole increase effect of saquinavir

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. weight loss. dizziness. drowsiness. hiccup. photophobia. depression. euphoria. rash.