Products Antiepileptic drugs are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, syrups, as nasal sprays, enemas, and as injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antiepileptic drugs are structurally heterogeneous agents. Within the class, several groups can be identified (see below). Effects The agents have antiepileptic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant … Antiepileptic Drugs
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
Products Ethosuximide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Petinimid). It has been approved in many countries since 1963. Structure and properties Ethosuximide (C7H11NO2, Mr = 141.2 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white powder or waxy mass and is readily soluble in water. Indication For the treatment of minor epileptic seizures … Ethosuximide
