Lacosamide
Summary
Lacosamide is an antiepileptic drug used to treat partial onset seizures in adults.
Background
Lacosamide is a functionalized amino acid that has activity in the maximal electroshock seizure test, and is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain. Recent studies indicate that Lacosamide only affects those neurons which are depolarized or active for long periods of time, typical of neurons at the focus of an epileptic seizure, as opposed to other antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine or lamotrigine which slow the recovery from inactivation and reduce the ability of neurons to fire action potentials.
Chemical Formula: C13H18N2O3
Weight Average: 250.2936
Monoisotopic: 250.131742452