Which among the following is drug of choice for petit mal seizures?
Correct Answer: Valproate
Description: Petit mal epilepsy is characterized by occurrence of absence seizures. These show characteristic 3Hz spikes and wave pattern on EEG. Ethosuximide and valproate are first line drugs for absence seizures. Other drugs effective against absence seizures are clonazepam and lamotrigine. Valproate is drug of choice for GTCS Myoclonic Seizures Atonic Seizures Absence Seizures Clonic Seizures Tonic Seizures Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
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