Primidone (Noun)
Meaning
An anticonvulsant (trade name Mysoline) used to treat grand mal seizures and essential tremor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed primidone to help control the patient's grand mal seizures.
- As an anticonvulsant, primidone has been shown to be effective in reducing the frequency of seizures.
- Primidone was approved by the FDA in 1954 for the treatment of epilepsy.
- The patient was instructed to take primidone three times a day to help manage her essential tremor.
- In some cases, primidone may be used in combination with other medications to achieve better control of seizures.