Methsuximide
Methsuximide is a succinimide anticonvulsant that increases the seizure threshold. Primarily used for childhood absence seizures. Functions by suppressing paroxysmal spike-and-wave patterns associated with lapses of consciousness in absence seizures.
Systematic Name
1,3-dimethyl-3-phenylpyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Brand Name(S)
Celontin
Therapeutic Category
Anti-convulsant
Suitable Formulations
Solid
Approvals
US DMF*
EU-WC