Chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 204.225 g/mol PubChem compound: 3292
Ethotoin is a hydantoin anticonvulsant with anti-epileptic activity. Ethotoin exerts an antiepileptic effect without causing general central nervous system depression. The mechanism of action is probably very similar to that of phenytoin.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N03AB01 | Ethotoin | N Nervous system → N03 Antiepileptics → N03A Antiepileptics → N03AB Hydantoin derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGANONE Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Ethotoin is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Japan (JP)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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