DRUG INTERACTION

Contraindicated  

Serious Use Alternative  

Monitor Closely  

Minor  

Frequency undefined: 

Dizziness 

Headache 

Somnolence 

Anorexia 

Diarrhea 

Gastrointestinal upset 

Nausea 

Vomiting 

Ethosuximide is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients. 

Pregnancy consideration:  

The benefits of taking the drug in pregnant women should outweigh the risks to the fetus. 

Breastfeeding warnings:  

Take the drug with caution during breastfeeding.  

Pregnancy category: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence shows the risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.    
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a product in humans; Pregnant women must take care of the potential risks. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms. However, despite potential dangers may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over the benefits. The drug is not for pregnant women. 
• Category N: No data is available for the drug under this category. 

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name:  ethosuximide 

Pronounced: per-am-pa-nel 

Why do we use ethosuximide? 

Ethosuximide is an anticonvulsant agent that treats seizures.