| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C10H8F2N4O |
| Molecular Weight | 238.1935 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
NC(=O)C1=CN(CC2=C(F)C=CC=C2F)N=N1
InChI
InChIKey=POGQSBRIGCQNEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C10H8F2N4O/c11-7-2-1-3-8(12)6(7)4-16-5-9(10(13)17)14-15-16/h1-3,5H,4H2,(H2,13,17)
Rufinamide is an anti-epileptic drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of lennox-gastaut syndrome (LGS). The principal mechanism of action of rufinamide is modulation of the activity of sodium channels and, in particular, prolongation of the inactive state of the channel. Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with rufinamide. Patients on valproate should begin at a rufinamide dose lower than 10 mg/kg per day (pediatric patients) or 400 mg per day (adults). Common adverse reactions include headache, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, and nausea.
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| CYP3A4 | CYP2C9 | CYP2D6 | hERG |
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| Other Inhibitor | Other Substrate | Other Inducer |
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Sample Use Guides
Starting daily dose: 400-800 mg per day in two equally divided doses. Increase by 400-800 mg every other day until a maximum dose of 3200 mg per day, in two divided doses, is reached.
Route of Administration:
Oral
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