Phensuximide


Phensuximide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Identifiers
CAS number	86-34-0
ATC code	N03AD02
PubChem	6839
DrugBank	APRD00496
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₁H₁₁N O₂
Mol. mass	189.211 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Protein binding	21%
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Phensuximide is an anticonvulsant in the succinimide class.

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DDB 31648
Rankin G, Cressey-Veneziano K, Wang R, Brown P (1986). "Urinary tract effects of phensuximide in the Sprague-Dawley and Fischer 344 rat.". J Appl Toxicol 6 (5): 349–56. doi:10.1002/jat.2550060509. PMID 3772011.

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v • d • e Anticonvulsants (N03)

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Hydantoins	Ethotoin, Fosphenytoin, Mephenytoin, Phenytoin

Oxazolidinediones	Ethadione, Paramethadione, Trimethadione

Succinimides	Ethosuximide, Mesuximide, Phensuximide

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