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Absence Epilepsy
(Absence Seizure)
Summary
Description:
A childhood seizure disorder 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)
Also Known As:
Absence Seizure; Childhood Absence Epilepsy; Absence Seizures; Epilepsy, Juvenile Absence; Seizure, Absence Show All >>
Networked: 1001
relevant articles (86 outcomes,
139 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Absence Epilepsy
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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17 outcomes 14 studies in 57 results
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FDA 33
Generic
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Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium)
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16 outcomes 15 studies in 119 results
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FDA 51
Generic
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Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
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11 outcomes 10 studies in 121 results
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FDA 7
Generic
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Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
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11 outcomes 5 studies in 54 results
: IBA
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Lennox-Gastaut type Epileptic encephalopathy
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8 outcomes 7 studies in 45 results
: IBA
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Pentylenetetrazole (Metrazol)
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5 outcomes 3 studies in 30 results
: IBA
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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5 outcomes 2 studies in 18 results
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FDA 9
Generic
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zonisamide (Zonegran)
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5 outcomes 2 studies in 11 results
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FDA 19
Generic
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
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4 outcomes 14 studies in 99 results
: IBA
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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4 outcomes 3 studies in 31 results
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FDA 24
Generic
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Diseases Related to Absence Epilepsy
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Seizures (Seizure)
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Epilepsy (Aura)
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Absence Epilepsy (Absence Seizure)
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Generalized Epilepsy
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Myoclonic Epilepsies (Myoclonic Encephalopathy)
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Key Therapies for Absence Epilepsy
Efficacy Chart >>
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Injections
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2 outcomes 2 studies in 15 results
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Ketogenic Diet
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2 outcomes 1 study in 7 results
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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2 outcomes 1 study in 3 results
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Withholding Treatment
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1 outcome in 2 results
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Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet (Low Carbohydrate Diet)
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1 outcome in 1 result
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