An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neurotransmitter agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-epileptic drugs, anticonvulsants and central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Etosuximida and Zarontin. Its PubChem CID is 3291.
Ethosuximide
| CAS No | 77-67-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 141.17 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-ethyl-3-methylpyrrolidine-2,5-dione |
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An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neurotransmitter agents.
The listed CAS number is 77-67-8.
The listed molecular formula is C7H11NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 141.17 g/mol.
3-ethyl-3-methylpyrrolidine-2,5-dione.
The source lists Etosuximida and Zarontin.