milontin
Definition
Noun 1. An anticonvulsant drug: A medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures, specifically for the treatment of petit mal epilepsy (also known as absence seizures). "Milontin" is a trade name for the drug phensuximide.
Usage Notes
- "Milontin" is a proper noun and a trademarked brand name. It is always capitalized.
- It is used specifically in a medical context to refer to the pharmaceutical product.
- The generic (non-brand) name for this drug is phensuximide.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The neurologist prescribed Milontin to manage the patient's absence seizures.
- Before the development of newer medications, Milontin was a common treatment for petit mal epilepsy.
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Historical Context: While "Milontin" (phensuximide) was once a standard treatment, it is now less commonly prescribed due to the development of newer anticonvulsant drugs with different efficacy and side-effect profiles. Discussion of this drug often appears in historical medical texts or when comparing treatment options.
Variants and Related Words
- Phensuximide (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for the active compound in Milontin.
- Anticonvulsant (n): The general class of drugs to which Milontin belongs.
- Antiepileptic (n): Another term for a drug used to treat epilepsy.
Synonyms
- Phensuximide (This is the direct synonym, as it is the non-branded name for the same chemical compound.)
- Anticonvulsant agent (This is a general class synonym, not a specific drug synonym.)
Important Note
- This entry is for informational/lexicographical purposes only. Drug information changes, and "Milontin" is presented here as a vocabulary item. It is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical information.
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anticonvulsant (trade name Milontin) used to treat petit mal
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