Category of Drug | Zonisamide is a Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics drug |
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Indications | Zonisamide is used for 1. Add-on in partial seizures 2. Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures 3. Myoclonic epilepsy 4. Absence seizures 5. LGS 6. Infantile spasms. |
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Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULES 2. TABLETS |
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Precautions | Pregnancy |
Adverse Effects | 1. Drowsiness 2.Anorexia 3.Ataxia 4.Fatigue 5. Photosensitivity 6.Cognitive effects- reversible psychic effects 7. Weight loss 8. Renal stones |
Pregnancy Category | C |
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