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Oxcarbazepine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

10,11-Dihydro-10-oxo-5h-dibenz[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide, Oxacarbazepine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H12N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.27
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

oxcarbazepine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1CC2=C(C=CC=C2)N(C(N)=O)C3=CC=CC=C31

InChI

1S/C15H12N2O2/c16-15(19)17-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-14(18)11-6-2-4-8-13(11)17/h1-8H,9H2,(H2,16,19)

InChI key

CTRLABGOLIVAIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Oxcarbazepine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anticonvulsant, antineuralgic. Inhibits veratrine-induced transmitter release.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Akshya Vasudev et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (12)(12), CD004857-CD004857 (2011-12-14)
Oxcarbazepine, a keto derivative of the 'mood stabiliser' carbamazepine, may have efficacy in the treatment of acute episodes of bipolar disorder. Potentially, it may offer pharmacokinetic advantages over carbamazepine. To review the efficacy and acceptability of oxcarbazepine compared to placebo
James F Knudsen et al.
Pediatric neurology, 37(2), 134-137 (2007-08-07)
Oxcarbazepine, a carbamazepine analog, was approved for use as an antiepileptic agent in the United States in 2000. A search of the United States Food and Drug Administration's Adverse Event Reporting System identified nine cases of oxcarbazepine-associated angioedema in pediatric
Humberto Saconato et al.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina, 127(3), 150-159 (2009-10-13)
It has been estimated that 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy and around 30% will not achieve adequate control over the disease. The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of oxcarbazepine for refractory partial or generalized epilepsy. Systematic review.
Gaetano Zaccara et al.
Seizure, 22(7), 528-536 (2013-04-30)
Analysis of overall tolerability and neurological adverse effects (AEs) of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL), lacosamide (LCM) and oxcarbazepine (OXC) from double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Indirect comparisons of patients withdrawing because of AEs, and the incidence of some vestibulocerebellar AEs between these three
Wetid Pratoomsri et al.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 51(8), 540-545 (2006-08-29)
To review the data on the efficacy of oxcarbazepine (OXC) in bipolar disorder (BD) and to provide recommendations for clinicians on the use of this medication in treating BD. Using the terms oxcarbazepine and bipolar disorder, oxcarbazepine and mania, or

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