Trimethadione
Trimethadione
Trimethadione (pronounced: tri-meth-a-dione) is a medication primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Etymology
The term "Trimethadione" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of three (tri-) methoxy (-meth-) groups attached to a dione (-dione) core.
Usage
Trimethadione is an anticonvulsant medication. It is used to control absence seizures, a type of epilepsy that involves brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. It works by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to seizures.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Trimethadione can cause side effects. These may include dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as blood disorders and liver problems.
Related Terms
- Anticonvulsant: A type of medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures in various types of epilepsy.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trimethadione
- Wikipedia's article - Trimethadione
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