What is Ethosuximide used for?

Ethosuximide (brand name Ethosuximide) is a Other indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ethosuximide capsule is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy..

How does Ethosuximide work?

Ethosuximide works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of Ethosuximide?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for Ethosuximide. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is Ethosuximide the same as Ethosuximide?

Ethosuximide is a brand name for Ethosuximide. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

Ethosuximide

Other

Brand names: Ethosuximide

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ethosuximide capsule is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATION Ethosuximide should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to succinimides.

FDA Warnings

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
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including ethosuximide, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication
Pooled analyses of 199 placebo-controlled clinical trials (mono- and adjunctive therapy) of 11 different AEDs showed that patients randomized to one of the AEDs had approximately twice the risk (adjusted Relative Risk 1
The increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with AEDs was observed as early as one week after starting drug treatment with AEDs and persisted for the duration of treatment assessed

Known Side Effects

6 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Drowsiness

1-10%

Fatigue

0.1-1%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Decreased Appetite

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → Ethosuximide openFDA label JSON → Ethosuximide FAERS adverse-event reports → Ethosuximide ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of Ethosuximide

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral