Succinimides

Name
Succinimides
Accession Number
DBCAT000987
Description

A subclass of IMIDES with the general structure of pyrrolidinedione. They are prepared by the distillation of ammonium succinate. They are sweet-tasting compounds that are used as chemical intermediates and plant growth stimulants.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
EthosuximideAn anticonvulsant used to treat petit mal seizures.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
EthosuximideVoltage-dependent T-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1Gtarget
EthosuximideCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
EthosuximideCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
EthosuximideCytochrome P450 3A Subfamilyenzyme