Licarbazepine
Licarbazepine
Licarbazepine (pronounced as li-car-ba-ze-peen) is a chemical compound used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It is a derivative of carbamazepine, and is also known as S-Licarbazepine.
Etymology
The term "Licarbazepine" is derived from its parent compound, carbamazepine. The prefix "Li" signifies the compound's chirality, indicating that it is the "left" (levo) enantiomer of carbazepine.
Usage
Licarbazepine is primarily used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It works by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which helps to prevent seizures and stabilize mood.
Related Terms
- Carbamazepine: A related compound used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
- Oxcarbazepine: A derivative of carbazepine that is also used as an anticonvulsant.
- Anticonvulsant: A class of medications used to prevent seizures in conditions like epilepsy.
- Bipolar disorder: A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Licarbazepine
- Wikipedia's article - Licarbazepine
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