Epiazin
Brand names,
Epiazin
Analogs
Epiazin
Brand Names Mixture
Epiazin
Chemical_Formula
C12H14N2O2
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
218.252 g/mol
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Melting Point
135 oC
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H2O Solubility
1270 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
1.515
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Indication
For the treatment of refractory partial epilepsy.
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Pharmacology
Mephenytoin is an antiepileptic drug which can be useful in the treatment of epilepsy. The primary site of action appears to be the motor cortex where spread of seizure activity is inhibited. Possibly by promoting sodium efflux from neurons, mephenytoin tends to stabilize the threshold against hyperexcitability caused by excessive stimulation or environmental changes capable of reducing membrane sodium gradient. This includes the reduction of posttetanic potentiation at synapses. Loss of posttetanic potentiation prevents cortical seizure foci from detonating adjacent cortical areas. Mephenytoin reduces the maximal activity of brain stem centers responsible for the tonic phase of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
Patient Information:
Discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking Mephenytoin. Mephenytoin may
pass into the breast milk. If you are breast feeding or have any other medical condition,
make sure you let the doctor know.
Alcohol and some other medications may affect the effect of Mephenytoin.
Do not change dose and dosing schedule without consulting your doctor.
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals