This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Seizures and Epilepsy, Subject name: Medicine
1st drug to be used in absence seizures: 
Select and explain. 
A. Phenytoin, B. BZD, C. Valproate, D. Carbamazepine
C: Valproate
Answer: C: Valproate 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Valproate Choice of antiepileptic drugs (adults) Seizure typeInitial choiceSecond lineTonic-clonicPhenytoin,Carbamazepine,ValproateLamotrigine,OxcarbazepineMyoclonicPartialValproateCarbamazepine,PhenytoinLamotrigineValproate,Lamotrigine,OxcarbazepineAbsenceValproateEthosuximide,LamotrigineUnclassifiableValproateLamotriginePAEDIATRICS