Chemical Information

Chemical Name: 6-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine-3,5-diamine

English Name: Lamotrigine

Molecular Formula: C9H7Cl2N5

Molecular Weight: 256.09 g/mol

CAS Number: 84057-84-1

Pharmacological Action

Drug Type: Antiepileptic drug

Mechanism of Action:
- Sodium Channel Inhibition: Lamotrigine primarily works by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels. This action stabilizes neuronal membranes and inhibits the release of excitatory neurotransmitters such as glutamate and aspartate. By preventing these neurotransmitters' release, Lamotrigine reduces the likelihood of seizure activity.