Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Antiepileptics

Which of the following is NOT classified as a hydantoin derivative?

Which of the following is an example of a benzodiazepine used as an antiepileptic?

Which classification includes ethosuximide?

What type of drug is phenytoin?

Which of the following pairs a class of antiepileptic with the correct example drug?

Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Antiepileptics

Antiepileptics/Anticonvulsants are drugs used to treat various types of epilepsy.
Classification of Antiepileptics:
- Hydantoin derivatives: Examples include phenytoin, etho-in, methoin.
- Barbiturates: Examples include phenobarbital, mephobarbital.
- Benzodiazepines: Examples include diazepam, nitrazepam.
- Iminostilbene/Dibenzazepine derivatives: Example is carbamazepine.
- Carboxylic acid derivatives: Example is sodium valproate.
- Succinimides: Examples include ethosuximide, phensuximide.
- Oxazolidinedione derivatives: Example is paramethadione.
- Deoxy barbiturates: Example is primidone.
- Phenyltriazines: Example is lamotrigine.
- Cyclic GABA analogues: Example is gabapentin.
- Newer drugs: Vigabatrin, topiramate, zonisamide, tiagabine.

Hydantoin Definition and Examples

Hydantoin is a chemical structure with the formula imidazolidine 2,4-dione.
Examples of hydantoin drugs include phenytoin, etho-in, methoin.
Phenytoin is a hydantoin derivative (imidazolidine 2,4-dione derivative).

This quiz covers the classification and examples of antiepileptic drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy. You'll learn about various drug classes such as hydantoins, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines. Test your knowledge on the definitions and applications of these medications.