rufinamide

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noun

A triazole derivative used as an anticonvulsant

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounrufinamide (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA triazole derivative used as an anticonvulsant

    Rufinamide is a triazole derivative structurally unrelated to any currently marketed AED.

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    Rufinamide exhibits its anticonvulsant effects through limiting neuronal sodium-dependent action potential firing.

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