1) The document describes the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel benzenesulfonamide derivatives as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for the treatment of epilepsy. 2) Compounds 15, 16, and 26 were identified as the most potent inhibitors of carbonic anhydrases II and VII and showed effective anticonvulsant activity in animal models of seizures. 3) Of these, Compound 26 displayed the best profile with anticonvulsant action at a low dose of 30 mg/kg, long duration of action up to 6 hours, and oral efficacy in reducing seizure activity. Thus, Compound 26 is identified as a promising carbonic anhydrase inhibitor with anticonv