- Phensuximide treats absence seizures by controlling abnormal brain electrical activity.
- It reduces T-type calcium currents, stabilizing neuronal excitability in epilepsy.
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₁H₁₃NO₂
Mechanism of Action:
- T-type calcium channel blocker
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Therapeutic Uses of Phensuximide:
- Absence seizures (older use)
Side Effects of Phensuximide:
- Drowsiness
- GI upset
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Less effective than ethosuximide
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