This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Drug for long term treatment of paial seizure is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Valproate, B. Carbamazepine, C. Eptoin, D. Phenobarbitone
B: Carbamazepine
Answer: B: Carbamazepine 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Carbamazepine Carbamazepine is effective drug for long term treatment of GTcs & paial seizure advantage being furious side effect. Does of CBZ is 10-30 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses. Phenobarbitone : Used in GTCS type below 1 year of age Because of development of hyperkinesia & learing disabilities after 1st year of life should be avoided prolonge period. Eption : Maintain prolongs seizure effect Very cheap Used in GTCS & paial seizure. Valproate : Useful in GTCS, absence, myoclonic, paial and akinetic seizure.