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Which of the following is NOT classified as a hydantoin derivative?
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 of the following is an example of a benzodiazepine used as an antiepileptic?
Which classification includes ethosuximide?
Which classification includes ethosuximide?
What type of drug is phenytoin?
What type of drug is phenytoin?
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Which of the following pairs a class of antiepileptic with the correct example drug?
Which of the following pairs a class of antiepileptic with the correct example drug?
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Antiepileptic/Anticonvulsant Definition
Antiepileptic/Anticonvulsant Definition
Drugs used to treat epilepsy
Hydantoin Derivative Example
Hydantoin Derivative Example
A type of anticonvulsant including drugs like phenytoin, ethoin, and methoin.
Hydantoin Chemical Structure
Hydantoin Chemical Structure
Imidazolidine 2,4-dione.
Phenytoin (drug class)
Phenytoin (drug class)
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Antiepileptic Drug Classification
Antiepileptic Drug Classification
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Study Notes
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).
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Description
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.
