Preferred Name | Phenytoin Sodium | |
Synonyms |
Phenytoin Sodium PHENYTOIN SODIUM phenytoin sodium 5,5-Diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, Monosodium Salt Dilantin |
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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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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#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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Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C157711 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C157712 |
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Contributing_Source |
FDA GDC |
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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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FULL_SYN |
Phenytoin Sodium PHENYTOIN SODIUM phenytoin sodium 5,5-Diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, Monosodium Salt Dilantin |
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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 |
Thesaurus:C48011 |
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Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0237417 |
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subClassOf |