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Oxcarbazepine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 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:
28721-07-5
Molecular Weight:
252.27
MDL number:
MFCD00865307
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750633
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

oxcarbazepine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

Gene Information

human ... SCN10A(6336) , SCN11A(11280) , SCN1A(6323) , SCN2A(6326) , SCN3A(6328) , SCN4A(6329) , SCN5A(6331) , SCN7A(6332) , SCN8A(6334) , SCN9A(6335)

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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 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension
  • Oxcarbazepine Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anticonvulsant, antineuralgic. Inhibits veratrine-induced transmitter release.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

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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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
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
Marianna Mazza et al.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 8(5), 649-656 (2007-03-23)
Oxcarbazepine (OXC) is a keto-congener of carbamazepine, which has fewer side effects and drug interactions. However, the efficacy of OXC in treating bipolar disorder is not as well established as that of carbamazepine. This article is a systematic literature review
Penny Bring et al.
Clinical pharmacokinetics, 47(12), 767-778 (2008-11-26)
Oxcarbazepine, the 10-keto analogue of carbamazepine, is approved for the treatment of partial seizures or generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The primary metabolite of oxcarbazepine is monohydroxylated derivative (MHD). This review follows a decision-making algorithm to determine if therapeutic drug monitoring of
Wassim Nasreddine et al.
Expert opinion on investigational drugs, 16(10), 1615-1625 (2007-10-10)
Neuropathic pain is a frequent condition that can result from a variety of underlying conditions and is frequently chronic and difficult to treat. A number of drugs are used to treat neuropathic pain, including anticonvulsants and antidepressants. Oxcarbazepine, a recently
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