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Celontin
Celontin is used for: Treating certain types of seizures when other medicines have failed.
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Celontin
Methsuximide is an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Methsuximide is used to treat absence or "petit mal” seizures that have not responded to other antiseizure medicines. Methsuximide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in...
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Celontin
Celontin (methsuximide) is an anticonvulsant succinimide, chemically designated as N,2-Dimethyl-2-phenylsuccinimide, with the following structural formula:
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Celontin Kapseals

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Methsuximide
Methsuximide Pronunciation: (Meth-SUCK-sih-mide) Class: Succinimide Trade Names: Celontin - Capsules 150 mg - Capsules 300 mg Pharmacology Elevates seizure threshold and suppresses paroxysmal spike wave activity associated with lapses...
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