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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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Barbara R Sommer et al.
Expert opinion on drug safety, 6(2), 133-145 (2007-03-21)
Few controlled studies are available to guide the clinician in treating potentially assaultive elderly individuals with psychiatric disorders. Safety concerns limit the use of benzodiazepines and antipsychotic medications in the elderly individual, making anticonvulsants an attractive alternative. This paper reviews
A Vasudev et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD005171-CD005171 (2008-02-07)
Some studies have suggested that oxcarbazepine has a role in preventing episode recurrence in bipolar affective disorder. This review attempted to investigate the existing evidence from randomised controlled trials for its use in the maintenance treatment of this illness. To
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

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