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Complex Partial Seizures

Complex Partial Seizures are a type of epileptic seizure that causes a loss of awareness and unresponsiveness. They begin in one area of the brain and were previously called focal onset impaired awareness seizures.

Medicine used to treat Complex Partial Seizures

Dilantin

Phenytoin

100mg

Phenytoin tablets for tonic-clonic and partial seizures. It calms excessive electrical impulses in the brain.

From$0.77/ tabletView

Key points

  • Complex Partial Seizures can develop at any age and may persist without treatment.
  • Treatment may involve anti-seizure medicine to help reduce how often episodes occur.

Medicines listed for Complex Partial Seizures

Complex Partial Seizures are listed with Phenytoin, the active ingredient in Dilantin 100mg tablet. A Complex seizure involves altered awareness and unresponsiveness. Phenytoin belongs to a class of medicine that stabilises electrical activity in the brain.

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