Definition: A subclass of IMIDES with the general structure of pyrrolidinedione. They are prepared by the distillation of ammonium succinate. They are sweet-tasting compounds that are used as chemical intermediates and plant growth stimulants.
methsuximide [ Celontin,N,2-dimethyl-2-phenylsuccinimide,Parke David brand of methsuximide,Petinutin,Pfizer brand of methsuximide,Warner-Lambert brand of methsuximide,mesuximid,mesuximide,methsuximide, (+)-isomer,methsuximide, (+-)-isomer,methsuximide, (-)-isomer ] anticonvulsant effective in petit mal & psychomotor epilepsy; has a number of unpleasant & toxic side effects; minor descriptor (75-86); on-line & INDEX MEDICUS search SUCCINIMIDES (75-86); RN given r