This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Central Nervous system, Subject name: Pharmacology
Ethosuximide can be used for the treatment of 
Select and explain. 
A. Generalized tonic clonic seizure, B. Absence seizures, C. Complex seizures, D. Myoclonic seizures
B: Absence seizures
Answer: B: Absence seizures 
Explanation: The only indication for ethosuximide is absence ccizures; in that also it has been superseded by valproate. ::ON: 20-30 mg/kg/day; ZARONTIN 250 mg/5 ml yr. Ref: KD TRIPATHI 8th ed.