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Indications
Zarontin is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat absence seizures in children and adults.
Ethosuximide is a succinimide anticonvulsant that suppresses paroxysmal cycle and wave activity that is associated with absence seizures that often cause you to lose consciousness. The drug also affects your motor cortex and central nervous system to reduce the frequency of your seizures. Thanks to these suppressive actions, Zarontin helps minimize, treat, and prevent absence seizures.
Dosage and Administration
The dose of Zarontin that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully for the best therapeutic response during treatment. Do not use more or less of this medication than prescribed without speaking with your healthcare provider.
- Swallow capsule whole
- Take once or twice daily at the same times each day
- Zarontin can be taken with other anticonvulsants to treat other coexisting forms of epilepsy
- Do not suddenly stop using Zarontin, even if you feel well
- Contact your healthcare provider if your seizures worsen or become more frequent
- Wear an ID tag to alert medical professionals that you take Zarontin
- Store at room temperature away from children and pets
Treating absence seizures in adults:
- Most adults start by taking 500mg once daily
- Doses can increase by 250mg every 4 to 7 days as needed until you reach optimal control with minimal effects
- Adults should not take more than 1.5g each day
- Higher daily doses should be divided and taken in two doses each day
Pediatric absence seizure doses:
- Children aged 3 to 6 should start by taking 250mg once a day
- Children 6 years and older should start by taking 500mg once daily
- Doses can increase in small increments every 4 to 7 days until seizures are controlled with minimal side effects
- Most children take a maintenance dose of 20mg/kg each day but some may need up to 40mg/kg daily
- Children should not take any more than 1.5g each day
- Higher doses should be divided and taken as twice daily dosing
Side Effects
Zarontin may cause you to develop side effects while affecting your nervous system. Speak with your healtchare provider to learn more concerning any symptoms that you may have during treatment.
Common Zarontin side effects:
- Upset stomach, nausea, stomach pain, decreased appetite
- Diarrhea, weight loss
- Hiccups
- Swollen tongue or gums
- Headache, dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating
- tiredness
Serious Side Effects
Some more adverse effects may occur when taking Zarontin to treat absence seizures. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Fever, chills, flu symptoms, sore throat, weakness
- Confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behaviours
- Extreme fear
- Worsening seizure episodes
- Lupus-like syndrome (joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle pain, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behaviours, patchy skin colour)
- Inflammation in your body (swollen glands, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding, severe tingling or numbness, muscle weakness, upper stomach pain, jaundice, chest pain, new or worsening cough, difficulty breathing)
- Severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, swollen face or tongue, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple rash, blistering or peeling skin)
Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening symptoms that you experience, especially any changes in your mood or behaviour, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive, depressed, or if you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
Allergic Reactions
Do not use Zarontin if you are allergic to ethosuximide or other anticonvulsant medicines. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat
Cautions
- Do not suddenly stop taking Zarontin because doing so could cause an increase in seizures.
- To ensure your safety during treatment, tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:
- Lupus
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- History of depression, problems with your mood, or suicidal thoughts or actions
- Some patients who use anticonvulsant medicines including Zarontin develop suicidal thoughts during treatment. Report any changes in your symptoms or mood to your healthcare provider and have regular checkups to assess your progress and symptoms.
- If you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, do not start or stop taking Zarontin without first speaking with your healthcare provider. This medication may cause harm to your unborn child, but having a seizure during pregnancy could cause harm to both mother and child.
- Zarontin passes into breastmilk and can affect your nursing baby. Consult with your healthcare provider before breastfeeding while taking this anticonvulsant medication.
- Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with Zarontin because it can cause an increase in side effects.
- Be careful when driving or performing any tasks that require alertness because Zarontin can impair your thinking and reactions.
- Avoid anyone who is sick or infected because these conditions could be more severe if you become sick or infected during treatment with Zarontin.
- Some drugs can interact with Zarontin and cause adverse reactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including over the counter medications, but especially any of the following:
- Sleeping pills
- Narcotic pain medications
- Muscle relaxants
- Medicine for anxiety or depression
- Certain other anticonvulsants
- Zarontin is not approved for use in any child younger than 3 years of age.
Form and Strength
This anticonvulsant is available in capsule form.
- Zarontin capsule strength:
- 250mg
The 250mg Zarontin capsules are available in quantities of 100.
FAQ
When is the best time to take Zarontin?
Zarontin can be taken at any time of day without losing effectiveness. Ensure that, whenever you take your daily dose or doses, that you the medication at the same time each day for the best results. Follow all instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
What precautions are required with Zarontin?
During treatment with Zarontin you should avoid driving or performing hazardous tasks that require alertness until you know how the medication will affect you. This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions, but you should also be careful performing these activities in case you have a seizure. You should also avoid drinking alcohol because it can increase side effects and the frequency of your seizures.
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Additional information
Brand Name: |
Zarontin |
|---|---|
Scientific Name: |
Ethosuximide |
Other Names: |
Zarontin |
Strength(s): |
250mg |
Quantities Available: |
100 |
Formulation: |
Capsule |
