Tolgabide
Tolgabide
Tolgabide (pronounced: tol-gab-ide) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of epilepsy. It is a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitor, which means it increases the levels of GABA in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that inhibits the activity of nerve cells in the brain, and increased levels can help to control seizures.
Etymology
The name 'Tolgabide' is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. 'Tol' refers to the toluene group in the molecule, 'gab' refers to gamma-aminobutyric acid, and 'ide' is a common suffix used in the names of drugs.
Related Terms
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid: An inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.
- Toluene: A colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tolgabide
- Wikipedia's article - Tolgabide
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