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Ethosuximide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Ethyl-2-methylsuccinimide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H11NO2
CAS Number:
77-67-8
Molecular Weight:
141.17
MDL number:
MFCD00072123
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329799026
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ethosuximide

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1NC(CC1(C)CC)=O

InChI

1S/C7H11NO2/c1-3-7(2)4-5(9)8-6(7)10/h3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9,10)

InChI key

HAPOVYFOVVWLRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CACNA1G(8913) , CACNA1H(8912) , CACNA1I(8911)

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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

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

Packaging

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

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Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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E B Posner et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3)(3), CD003032-CD003032 (2003-08-15)
Absence seizures are brief epileptic seizures which present in childhood and adolescence. They are characterised by sudden loss of awareness and an electroencephalogram (EEG) typically shows generalised spike wave discharges at three cycles per second. Ethosuximide, valproate and lamotrigine are
E B Posner et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD003032-CD003032 (2005-10-20)
Absence seizures are brief epileptic seizures which present in childhood and adolescence. They are characterised by sudden loss of awareness and an electroencephalogram (EEG) typically shows generalised spike wave discharges at three cycles per second. Ethosuximide, valproate and lamotrigine are
G V Massey et al.
Pediatric neurology, 11(1), 59-61 (1994-07-01)
We describe a case of aplastic anemia in an 8-year-old girl which was diagnosed 8 months after initiation of ethosuximide as treatment for absence seizures. Blood counts had been previously monitored and were normal. The patient successfully underwent allogeneic bone
J S Millership et al.
European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, 18(4), 349-353 (1993-10-01)
The metabolism of the antiepileptic drug ethosuximide (3-ethyl-3-methylpyrollidine-2,5-dione) (I) in animals and humans is reviewed. Chiral aspects of the metabolism of ethosuximide are discussed. Clarification of the precise nature of the hydroxymetabolites of ethosuximide is presented.
S J Wallace
Epilepsy research, 29(2), 147-154 (1998-02-26)
Based on small numbers of patients, it is possible to make the following suggestions rather than categorical statements. For myoclonic seizures and epilepsies which are not otherwise specified, valproate seems of proven efficacy. Ethosuximide may be a useful adjunct. The
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