Petidion
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C6H9NO3
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RX_link
No information avaliable
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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
143.141 g/mol
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Melting Point
46 oC
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H2O Solubility
50 g/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
0.313
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Indication
Used in the control of absence (petit mal) seizures that are refractory to treatment with other medications.
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Pharmacology
Paramethadione and trimethadione are anticonvulsants indicated in the control of absence (petit mal) seizures that are refractory to treatment with other medications. Dione anticonvulsants are used in the treatment of epilepsy. They act on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number of seizures.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include clumsiness or unsteadiness, coma, dizziness (severe), drowsiness (severe), nausea (severe), and problems with vision.
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Patient Information
No information avaliable
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals