Mysoline

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Overview:

Mysoline
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Primidone is a barbiturate with anticonvulsant properties. Primidone, either alone or used concomitantly with other anticonvulsants, is indicated in the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. It may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy. Primidone raises electro- or chemoshock seizure thresholds or alters seizure patterns in experimental animals. Primidone per se has anticonvulsant activity as do its two metabolites, phenobarbital and phenylethylmalonamide (PEMA). In addition to its anticonvulsant activity, Primidone potentiates that of phenobarbital in experimental animals. For the treatment of epilepsy

Mechanism Of Action:
Primidone is a GABA receptor agonist. The mechanism of Primidone's antiepileptic action is not known.

News Articles on Primidone

Farmaci antiepilettici e gravidanza: il Valproato può essere ...  -  30 Aug 2009
Il Primidone ( Mysoline ) e Levetiracetam ( Keppra ) sono presenti nel latte materno, e questo può avere un significato clinico, mentre Carbamazepina XagenaSalute

Strep germs are everywhere  -  ‎Aug 12, 2009‎
If it turns out Inderal isn't for you, primidone (Mysoline) is a medicine that can control the tremor without slowing the heart. Times Colonist

Some people's tremors may be family affairs  -  ‎Feb 26, 2009‎
The two most often prescribed are propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline). Taken in moderate doses, they should not slow you down. Brockville Recorder and Times

Essential tremor  -  Jan 21, 2009
Some research shows that the anticonvulsants topiramate (brand name Topamax) and primidone (brand name Mysoline) are likely to help. guardian.co.uk,

L’épilepsie, une maladie invisible  -  Jan 15, 2009
En pleurant, seule dans la salle de bains, j’avale tous les comprimés de mysoline et de phénobarbital. Je ne sais pas comment ma mère me découvre. AgoraVox,

Epilepsy Drugs Need to Carry Suicide Warning  -  Dec 18, 2008
Neurontin, Lamictal, Vimpat, Keppra, Mesantoin, Celontin, Trileptal, Dilantan Suspension, Lyrica, Mysoline, Gabitril, Topamax, Tridione, Zonegran. eFluxMedia

美 21ê°œ 간질약 ìž?살경고 지시  -  Dec 16, 2008
...트리렙탈'(Trileptal, oxcarbazepine), '딜란틴'(Dilantin, phenytoin), '리리카'(Lyrica, pregabalin), '미솔린'(Mysoline, primidone), '가비트릴'(Gabitril, 디지틀보사,

IS Pharma is in good shape  -  Nov 11, 2008
...main three at the moment being: plasma substitute Volplex used in more than 100 UK hospitals, a fast-acting freeze spray range Cryogesic and Mysoline. Investors Chronicle,

HLB Pharma designó a su nuevo director general  -  Oct 30, 2008
...en base a las alianzas llevadas a cabo con laboratorios de envergadura y la incorporación de nuevos productos, como Pancrecura, Omeprasec, Mysoline, Urgente 24,

Many medications, diseases can cause vitamin B12 deficiency  -  Oct 5, 2008
...anticancer medications (Methotrexate), anticonvulsants (Dilantin or phenytoin, Mysoline or primidone, Phenobarbitol), anti-gout medications (Colbenamid, KPCnews.com,

Xìu Tại Thuốc  -  Aug 29, 2008
Ä?ó là các thuốc Phenytoin (Dilantin), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Primidone (Mysoline), Phenobarbital. Có thể gây rối loạn cương dương: Nhóm Statins và nhóm Take2Tango

Most e-mailed stories  -  Jul 9, 2008
Medicines such as propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline) often can control the shaking, and there are others. Botox can be injected to abolish the Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Dr. Paul Donohue  -  Jul 9, 2008
Medicines such as propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline) often can control the shaking, and there are others. You can get in touch with the DetNews.com,

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Receives US FDA Approval for Three Generic ...  -  May 7, 2008
Primidone Tablets USP, in strengths of 50mg and 250mg, an AB-Rated, therapeutically equivalent alternative to Mysoline(R) (a trademark of Valeant FOXBusiness

Meet the Montage's dish master  -  Apr 14, 2008
In the early 1990s, he began taking a combination of Tegretol and Mysoline (anti-seizure medications) and, slowly, the seizures disappeared. OCRegister,

Helsinn Healthcare SA Announces the Launch of Aloxi(R ...  -  Feb 11, 2008
Currently focused in the areas of critical care, neurology and oncology, some of Maelor's leading brands include: Neurology: Mysoline(R) (primidone), ITNews,

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Acid-reflux drug may block B-12  -  May 15, 2007
Newsday,Are there any food interactions with Dilantin, Mysoline or Tegretol? Many drugs are affected by food. In some instances, food interferes with proper

Some herbs and juices may help with arthritis pain  -  May 16, 2007
Daily Press,Are there any food interactions with Dilantin, Mysoline or Tegretol? A: This is a crucial question that is often overlooked. Many drugs are affected by food

Giving up salt in diet won't always lower blood pressure  -  May 7, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Are there any food interactions with Dilantin, Mysoline or Tegretol? A: Many drugs are affected by food. For example, yogurt, milk or calcium supplements

Maelor upbeat after £13m acquistion  -  Apr 5, 2007
Hemscott,Acorus brings with a portfolio that includes Mysoline, a long established treatment for epilepsy that boasts stable sales performance since epilepsy

Wife's lawsuit seeks new cause of death  Sep 21, 2006
The lawsuit and Watters point to Mysoline, or Primidone, a prescription drug Seichter had begun taking to counter hand tremors. ... -DetNews.com

Pharmacy's repeat prescription error  Sep 15, 2006
Sonny, who manages the restaurant at Riverside Garden Centre, on the outskirts of Hertford, was wrongly given Mysoline, a barbiturate to treat epilepsy. ... -Herts Essex News

Poisoned by pharmacy mix-up  Sep 8, 2006
...muscle weakness. But he was mistakenly given a drug called Mysoline, which contains primidone and is used to treat epilepsy. Sonny ... -Herts Essex News



Vitamin K can interfere with blood-thinning drug  Mar 26, 2006
More likely it is a condition called familial tremor. Medicines such as Mysoline and Inderal can usually control the shaking. Read ... - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

VITAMIN K INTERFERES WITH BLOOD THINNING  Mar 25, 2006
More likely it is a condition called familial tremor. Medicines such as Mysoline and Inderal can usually control the shaking. Dr ... - Charlotte Sun-Herald

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Mysoline is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsApo-Primidone; Cyral; Desoxyphenobarbitone; Hexadiona; Hexamidine; Lepimidin; Lepsiral; Liskantin; Majsolin; Medi-Pets; Midone; Milepsin; Misodine; Misolyne; Mizodin; Mizolin; Myidone; Mylepsin; Mylepsinum; Mysedon; Mysoline; NCI-C56360; Neurosyn; Pms Primidone; Prilepsin; Primacione; Primaclone; Primacone; Primakton; Primidon; Primidone; Primidone Methanol Solution; Primoline; Prysoline; Pyrimidone "Medi-Pets"; Pyrimidone &Quot;Medi-Pets&Quot;; Pyrimidone Medi-Pets; Resimatil; Roe 101; Sertan

Drug Category:
Mysoline is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anticonvulsants; Barbiturates; ATC:N03AA03

Dosage Forms:
TABLET; CHEWABLE TABLETS; Oral suspension

Absorption:
90 to 100%

Interactions:
Interactions for Primidone:

No information provided.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
5-ethyl-5-phenyl-hexahydropyrimidine-4,6-dione

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