Seizures and epilepsy; long-term anticonvulsant control.
Severe hepatic impairment. A controlled drug in most jurisdictions.
Sedation, ataxia, polyphagia, polydipsia and polyuria early in treatment; hepatotoxicity on long-term use.
Crosses the placenta; use only where seizure control outweighs the risk.
Dose
2 – 3
mg/kg
Frequency
q12h
Duration
long term days
Steady state takes 2-3 weeks; do not escalate before then. Monitor liver function on long-term use. Verify against the product label before use.
Dose
2 – 3
mg/kg
Frequency
q12h
Duration
long term days
Steady state takes 2-3 weeks; do not escalate before then. Monitor liver function on long-term use. Verify against the product label before use.