Term Name: | topiramate |
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Synonyms: | 2,3:4,5-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-beta-D-fructopyranose sulfamate, 2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-beta-D-fructopyranose sulfamate, McN-4853, RWJ-17021, tipiramate, tipiramato, Topamax, Topiramate, topiramato, topiramatum, TPM |
Definition: | A hexose derivative that is 2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-beta-D-fructopyranose in which the hydroxy group has been converted to the corresponding sulfamate ester. It blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and is used as an antiepileptic and for the prevention of migraine. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:63631] ( EBI ) |