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glutethimide and Epilepsy, Absence

glutethimide has been researched along with Epilepsy, Absence in 1 studies

Glutethimide: A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.

Epilepsy, Absence: A seizure disorder usually occurring in childhood characterized by rhythmic electrical brain discharges of generalized onset. Clinical features include a sudden cessation of ongoing activity usually without loss of postural tone. Rhythmic blinking of the eyelids or lip smacking frequently accompanies the SEIZURES. The usual duration is 5-10 seconds, and multiple episodes may occur daily. Juvenile absence epilepsy is characterized by the juvenile onset of absence seizures and an increased incidence of myoclonus and tonic-clonic seizures. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p736)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jannasch, R1

Reviews

1 review available for glutethimide and Epilepsy, Absence

ArticleYear
[Antiepileptics. 39].
    Pharmazeutische Praxis, 1969, Volume: 10

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Aminoglutethimide; Anticonvulsants; Barbiturates; Carbam

1969