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Primidone, sold under various brand names (including Mysoline), is a barbiturate medication that is used to treat partial and generalized seizures [7] and essential tremors. [8] It is taken by mouth. [7] Its common side effects include sleepiness, poor coordination, nausea, and loss of appetite. [7] Severe side effects may include suicide and ...
Phenylethylmalonamide (PEMA) is an active metabolite of the anticonvulsant drug primidone, although it is produced in a much lower concentration than phenobarbital, the other active metabolite. [ 1 ] References
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Anticonvulsants (also known as antiepileptic drugs, antiseizure drugs, or anti-seizure medications (ASM)) are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. [1]
Treatment can be problematic: Barbiturates and primidone must be avoided as they commonly precipitate symptoms. [28] Some benzodiazepines are safe, and, when used in conjunction with newer anti-seizure medications such as gabapentin, offer a possible regimen for seizure control. [citation needed]
ATC code N03 Antiepileptics is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products.
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