epilepsies

Valproic Acid: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Valproic acid is commercially available as tablets, mini-tablets (minipacks), capsules, injectable, syrup, and solution (Depakine, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Valproic acid (C8H16O2, Mr = 144.2 g/mol) or 2-propylpentanoic acid is a colorless to slightly yellowish, clear, and slightly viscous liquid that is very slightly soluble … Valproic Acid: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Cannabidiol

Products In many countries, there are currently no medicines approved that contain only cannabidiol. However, the active ingredient is a component of the cannabis oral spray Sativex, which is registered as a drug for MS treatment in many countries and also contains THC. The oral solution Epidiolex or Epidyolex was approved as a drug in … Cannabidiol

Mesuximide

Products Mesuximide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Petinutin). It has been approved in many countries since 1963. Structure and properties Mesuximide (C12H13NO2, Mr = 203.2 g/mol) belongs to the succinimides and exists as a racemate. The active metabolite -demethylmesuximide, with a long half-life of over 30 hours, is also involved in the … Mesuximide