.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N03AX15 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N03AX15| name: | Zonisamide |
| ATC code: | N03AX15 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Zonisamide is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also investigated for its potential use in other neurological disorders. Zonisamide is currently approved for medical use in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers after single and multiple oral dosing.
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