loading...| Preferred Name | Phenytoin Sodium | |
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| Definitions |
The sodium salt form of phenytoin, a hydantoin derivate and non-sedative antiepileptic agent with anticonvulsant activity. Phenytoin sodium promotes sodium efflux from neurons located in the motor cortex, thereby stabilizing the neuron and inhibiting synaptic transmission. This leads to a reduction in posttetanic potentiation at synapses, an inhibition of repetitive firing of action potentials and ultimately inhibits the spread of seizure activity. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C48011 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A drug used to treat or prevent seizures or convulsions that may be caused by epilepsy, brain surgery, or treatment for brain cancer. It is a type of anticonvulsant agent. |
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| CAS_Registry |
630-93-3 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
C15H11N2O2.Na |
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| code |
C48011 |
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FDA |
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| definition |
The sodium salt form of phenytoin, a hydantoin derivate and non-sedative antiepileptic agent with anticonvulsant activity. Phenytoin sodium promotes sodium efflux from neurons located in the motor cortex, thereby stabilizing the neuron and inhibiting synaptic transmission. This leads to a reduction in posttetanic potentiation at synapses, an inhibition of repetitive firing of action potentials and ultimately inhibits the spread of seizure activity. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
4182431BJH |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C177537 |
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| label |
Phenytoin Sodium |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Phenytoin_Sodium |
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| Maps_To |
Phenytoin Sodium |
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| NSC Number |
8722 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Phenytoin Sodium |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C48011 |
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| prefLabel |
Phenytoin Sodium |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0237417 |
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