Formulation:
Capsule, Syrup
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Manufacturer:
Pfizer
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Alternate Names:Zarontin (ethosuximide)
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What is Zarontin (ethosuximide) used for? |
Zarontin (ethosuximide) is used to control absence epilepsy (which is also known as petit mal epilepsy) in adults and children over 3 years of age. It may be used with other medications to control epilepsy.
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When should Zarontin (ethosuximide) not be taken?
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Do not take Zarontin (ethosuximide) if you are allergic to any ingredient of Zarontin (ethosuximide) or similar medications |
What precautions should I follow when taking Zarontin (ethosuximide) ?
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Before using Zarontin (ethosuximide), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have liver or kidney disease if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Zarontin (ethosuximide)?
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Zarontin (ethosuximide) can cause kidney and liver damage and blood disorders. |
What are the side effects of Zarontin (ethosuximide)?
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Most severe:ÿ Increased number of grand mal seizures.
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Most common:ÿ Appetite loss; stomach upset; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; stomach cramps; stomach pain; weight loss; drowsiness; headache; hiccups; fatigue; sleep disturbances; irritability; hyperactivity; clumsiness; dizziness; exaggerated sense of well being; night terrors; inability to concentrate; aggressiveness; hives; rash; vaginal bleeding; vision problems; blood in urine.
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Other:ÿ Abnormal gum growth; abnormal hair growth.
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How should I take Zarontin (ethosuximide)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many things, including the condition being treated, the age of the patient, and the presence of the medical condition and other medicines. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Zarontin (ethosuximide) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Zarontin (ethosuximide) should be taken exactly as your doctor tells you. Contact your doctor at once if any signs of infection (eg, sore throat, fever) occur. Lab test may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not change the dose unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter, dietary supplements, or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. Increasing or decreasing the dose as well as adding or stopping other medicines should be done slowly. Rapid withdrawal of Zarontin (ethosuximide) may suddenly make absence (petite mal) seizures worse. When used alone in mixed types of epilepsy, Zarontin (ethosuximide)may increase the frequency of grand mal seizures in some patients. Zarontin (ethosuximide) may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks that require alertness, coordination or physical dexterity. Do not stop taking Zarontin (ethosuximide) without checking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Patients with other conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Zarontin (ethosuximide).
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How should Zarontin (ethosuximide) be stored?
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Store Zarontin (ethosuximide) between 59 to 86 degrees F. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Zarontin (ethosuximide), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Zarontin (ethosuximide) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Zarontin (ethosuximide). If you have any questions about Zarontin (ethosuximide), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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