Names and pronunciation
(pri′mi-done) Mysoline, Sertan
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Drug reference
(pri′mi-done) Mysoline, Sertan
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Func. class.: Anticonvulsant, barbiturate
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USES: Management of grand mal, psychomotor, focal seizures
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to phenobarbital, por- phyria
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Seizure disorders (grand mal, psy- chomotor, and focal). Adult/child≥ 8 yr: PO Days 1-3: 100- 125 mg/day at bedtime; days 4-6: 100- 125 bid; days 7-9: 100-125 mg tid; usual dose 750-1500 mg/day in divided doses 3-4 times/day, max 2 g/day Children <8 yr: PO Days 1-3: 50 mg at bedtime; days 4-6: 50 mg bid; days 7-9: 100 mg bid; maintenance (start ing day 10): 125-250 mg tid
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Available forms: Tabs 50, 250 mg
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