Drugs Information: Phensuximide

Basic Information

ID DDInter1446
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C11H11No2
Molecular Weight 189.214
Description Phensuximide is a member of the succinimide class with anticonvulsant properties. It suppresses the paroxysmal three cycle per second spike and wave EEG pattern associated with lapses of consciousness in petit mal seizures. The frequency of attacks is reduced by depression of nerve transmission in the motor cortex.
ATC Classification N03AD02
IUPAC Name 1-Methyl-3-Phenylpyrrolidine-2,5-Dione
InChI Inchi=1S/C11H11No2/C1-12-10(13)7-9(11(12)14)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/H2-6,9H,7H2,1H3
InChI Key WLWFNJKHKGIJNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CN1C(=O)CC(C1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
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Interactions with Phensuximide

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