Antiepileptic Drugs

noun a type of seizure characterized by brief lapses in consciousness

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with petit mal epilepsy.
• My little cousin has petit mal seizures from time to time.
• I heard that kid has those petit mal fits.
• The brief blackout felt like a petit mal moment in time.

noun a pharmaceutical drug used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and other conditions

• Acetazolamide is a medication used to treat glaucoma and altitude sickness.
• My doctor prescribed me acetazolamide for my altitude sickness.
• I heard acetazolamide can help with that eye condition.
• Taking acetazolamide felt like a breath of fresh air for my health issues.