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Pharmacology C.N.S 1547badd

Drug used for absence seizure in <2 years:

A
Phenytoin
B
Carbamazepine
C
Ethosuximide
D
Lamotrigine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. EthosuximideEthosuximide is drug which act via T type of calcium channel. It is indicated for absence seizures in children who are less than 2 years. If the child is more than 2 years then we can give valproate. The reason valproate is not given in less than 2 years is due to irreversible liver necrosis caused by the same.

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