====== Ethosuximide ======

Phenyltriazenes indicated for [[absence]].

===== Indications =====

DOC in ABS.

==== Dose ====

℞Adult:500–1500mg/d.Peds:10–40mg/kg/d; MDF=qd.Supplied: oral only;capsules 250mg; syrup 250 mg/5-ml.

===== Side effects =====

N/V; lethargy; [[hiccups]]; H/A; rarely: eosinophilia, leukopenia, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, SLE-like syndrome. Toxic levels→ psychotic behavior.