Zonisamide

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary TargetNa+ and Ca2+ channels

General description

A benzisoxazole derivative that acts as an antiepileptic agent and is shown to block voltage-dependent Na(+) channels and T-type Ca(2+) channels. However, it does not serve as anticonvulsant agent in chemically induced seizures in flurothyl and pentetrazole models. Acts as an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B; IC₅₀ = 24.8 µM). Displays neurprotective properties.

A benzisoxazole derivative that acts as an antiepileptic agent and is shown to block voltage-dependent Na(+) channels and T-type Ca(2+) channels. However, it does not serve as anticonvulsant agent in chemically induced seizures in flurothyl and pentetrazole models. Acts as an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B; IC₅₀ = 24.8 µM). Displays neurprotective properties.Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Sonsalla, P.K., et al. 2010. Exp. Neurol.221, 329.Sobieszek, G. et al. 2003. Pol. J. Pharmacol.55, 68.

Packaging

10 mg in Glass bottle

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)