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Primidone

Generic Name
Primidone
Brand Names
Mysoline
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H14N2O2
CAS Number
125-33-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
13AFD7670Q
Background

Primidone is an anticonvulsant used to treat essential tremor as well as grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. Primidone was developed by J Yule Bogue and H C Carrington in 1949.

Primidone was granted FDA Approval on 8 March 1954.

Indication

Primidone is commonly indicated for the management of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. In addition, it has also been studied and utilized as an effective management of essential tremor.

Associated Conditions
Essential Tremor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures, Partial-Onset Seizures, Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE)

Pathophysiology of Tremor-modulating Mechanisms of Propranolol and Primidone in Essential Tremor

Completed
Conditions
Essential Tremor
Interventions
First Posted Date
2021-01-05
Last Posted Date
2023-04-13
Lead Sponsor
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Target Recruit Count
61
Registration Number
NCT04692844
Locations
🇸🇮

Departmet of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Effect of Primidone on Platelet Responsiveness in Patients Determined to be Clopidogrel Resistant

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Clopidogrel Resistance
Secondary Stroke Prevention
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-12-11
Last Posted Date
2016-08-03
Lead Sponsor
Dent Neuroscience Research Center
Registration Number
NCT02008123
Locations
🇺🇸

Dent Neurologic Institute, Amherst, New York, United States

Bioequivalence Study of Primidone Tablets 50 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting Conditions

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-05-27
Last Posted Date
2010-05-27
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT01132040
Locations
🇮🇳

Bioserve Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd,, HYD, Andhra Pradesh, India

Fasted Bioequivalence Study of Primidone Tablets and Mysoline Tablets

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Therapeutic Equivalency
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-05-28
Last Posted Date
2010-01-20
Lead Sponsor
Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
22
Registration Number
NCT00685165
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