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Absence seizure
Approved treatments
- Epilim · Sanofi
- Zarontin · Pfizer
Suppresses paroxysmal three cycle per second spike and wave activity associated with absence seizures. - Ativan · Generic (originally Wyeth/Pfizer)
- Klonopin · Generic (originally Roche)
- Didione
Didione works by modulating the activity of neurons in the brain to control seizures. - Depakene · Generic (originally Abbott/AbbVie)
Broad-spectrum anticonvulsant that enhances GABA activity, blocks sodium and calcium channels, and inhibits histone deacetylase. - Diamox · Teva
- Succitimal
- Paradione
- Zarontin · Pfizer
- Celontin · Pfizer
Celontin works by blocking the activity of voltage-gated T-type calcium channels in the brain. - mesuximide · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Divalproex · University of Chicago
- Klonopin · Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Clinical guidelines
- FDA label — 1L
Zarontin is indicated for the control of absence (petit mal) epilepsy. - FDA label — 1L|adj
Valproic acid oral solution is indicated for use as sole and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Absence seizure patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Absence seizure treatment landscape brief
- Absence seizure treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Absence seizure
What drugs treat Absence seizure?
Tracked treatments include Epilim, Zarontin, Ativan, Klonopin, Didione, Depakene, Diamox, Succitimal.
What is the treatment for Absence seizure?
Standard treatment for Absence seizure includes Epilim, Zarontin, Ativan, Klonopin, Didione. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
What are the treatment guidelines for Absence seizure?
FDA label publishes guidelines for Absence seizure. 2 guideline references tracked.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Absence seizure patent cliff · Absence seizure CI report
- Treatment: Epilim · Sanofi
- Treatment: Zarontin · Pfizer
- Treatment: Ativan · Generic (originally Wyeth/Pfizer)
- Treatment: Klonopin · Generic (originally Roche)
- Treatment: Didione
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing