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Primaquine

Anti convulsants Anti malarials

Description

Primidone is a first-generation barbiturate type antiepileptic medication developed to treat seizures, commonly for partial and generalized seizures. Nowadays, it is not prescribed as first-choice to treat psychomotor, grand mal, and focal epileptic.

Mechanism of action

It is metabolised in body to phenobarbitone and phenyl ethyl malonamide (PEMA). The antiepileptic action is similar to phenobarbitone.

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Mechanism of action

It is metabolised in body to phenobarbitone and phenyl ethyl malonamide (PEMA). The antiepileptic action is similar to phenobarbitone.

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