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flecainide and Absence Seizure

flecainide has been researched along with Absence Seizure in 2 studies

Flecainide: A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS.
flecainide : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzoic acid with the primary amino group of piperidin-2-ylmethylamine. An antiarrhythmic agent used (in the form of its acetate salt) to prevent and treat tachyarrhythmia (abnormal fast rhythm of the heart).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 12-year-old girl developed generalized tonic-clonic seizures following ingestion of flecainide 1500 mg (15 tablets)."7.67Generalized seizures as the presentation of flecainide toxicity. ( Kennerdy, A; Sheridan, DJ; Thomas, P, 1989)
"A 12-year-old girl developed generalized tonic-clonic seizures following ingestion of flecainide 1500 mg (15 tablets)."3.67Generalized seizures as the presentation of flecainide toxicity. ( Kennerdy, A; Sheridan, DJ; Thomas, P, 1989)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Landy, C1
Schaeffer, E1
Raynaud, L1
Favier, JC1
Plancade, D1
Kennerdy, A1
Thomas, P1
Sheridan, DJ1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for flecainide and Absence Seizure

ArticleYear
Convulsions after normal dose of lidocaine: a probable drug interaction.
    British journal of anaesthesia, 2012, Volume: 108, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Aged; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Atrial Fibrillation; Br

2012
Generalized seizures as the presentation of flecainide toxicity.
    European heart journal, 1989, Volume: 10, Issue:10

    Topics: Child; Drug Overdose; Electrocardiography; Female; Flecainide; Humans; Myocardial Contraction; Seizu

1989