Chemical formula: C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 218.252 g/mol PubChem compound: 4909
Primidone is an anticonvulsant. Although the precise mode of action of primidone is unknown, in common with other anticonvulsants, effects on the neuronal membrane particularly with respect to alteration of ionic fluxes are likely to play a fundamental role.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N03AA03 | Primidone | N Nervous system → N03 Antiepileptics → N03A Antiepileptics → N03AA Barbiturates and derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMIDONE Tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Primidone is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Estonia (EE)France (FR)Germany (DE)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)Poland (PL)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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