What does "primidone" mean?

An anticonvulsant drug chemically related (and partially metabolized) to phenobarbital, used in the treatment of epilepsy and essential (idiopathic) tremor.

How do you pronounce "primidone"?

Pronounced //ˈpɹɪm.əd.əʊn//.

Primidone

Q: What is a synonym for "primidone"?

Common synonyms include: mysoline, adverse effects, anticonvulsant, drug, drug interactions, drug therapy.

/ˈpɹɪm.əd.əʊn/ noun

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Noun

1
An anticonvulsant drug chemically related (and partially metabolized) to phenobarbital, used in the treatment of epilepsy and essential (idiopathic) tremor. uncountable
2
an anticonvulsant (trade name Mysoline) used to treat grand mal seizures and essential tremor wordnet

Synonyms

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mysoline adverse effects anticonvulsant drug drug interactions drug therapy

Antonyms

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benign effects nonprodrug nontherapeutic agent placebo

Etymology

Blend of p(y)rimid(ine) + d(i)one.

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