Primidone

Products

Primidone is commercially available in tablet form (Mysoline). It has been approved in many countries since 1952.

Structure and properties

Primidone (C12H14N2O2, Mr = 218.3 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water.

Effects

Primidone (ATC N03AA03) has antiepileptic properties.

Indications

Grand mal, psychomotor epilepsy, focal seizures, petit mal, myoclonic, and akinetic seizures.