Zonisamide generic name?

What is the generic name for Zonisamide?

Zonisamide is the generic name itself. There is no different “generic name” beneath it; “zonisamide” is the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) used to identify the drug substance. [1]

Brand names for zonisamide (so you can match prescriptions)

One commonly known brand name for zonisamide is Zonegran. [1]

What is zonisamide used for?

Zonisamide is used as an antiseizure (anticonvulsant) medication, including for certain types of epilepsy. [1]

Does zonisamide have synonyms or related spellings?

You may see the same active ingredient listed as “zonisamide” across generics and brands, since it refers to the same drug substance (not a different medicine). [1]

Sources

1. DailyMed – Zonisamide (Drug Information)