Synonyms: isoethadione | Paradione®
paramethadione is an approved drug (FDA (1949))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Paramethadione is an anticonvulsant drug.
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used to control absence seizures. The US FDA has discontinued marketing authorisation for this drug. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
This drug's molecular mechanism of action (MMOA) may involve inhibition of voltage-dependent T-type calcium channels. CACNA1E, CACNA1H and CACNA1I alpha subunits are detailed in this database, in the Voltage-gated calcium channels section. See the DrugBank link for further details. |