Zonisamide

Evidence-based neurology checklist on zonisamide: Mode of action Zonisamide is a benzisoxazole derivative It inhibits sodium channels It reduces T-type calcium currents Indications Dosing Neurological side effects Systemic side effects

Mode of action

  • Zonisamide is a benzisoxazole derivative
  • It inhibits sodium channels
  • It reduces T-type calcium currents

Indications

Dosing

Neurological side effects

Systemic side effects

References

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  5. Guerrini R, Rosati A, Segieth J, Pellacani S, Bradshaw K, Giorgi L. A randomized phase III trial of adjunctive zonisamide in pediatric patients with partial epilepsy. Epilepsia 2013; 54:1473-1480.
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