[{"from": "human", "value": "What can you tell me about this molecule? [C][C][C][Branch1][O][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][N][C][Ring1][=Branch1][=O][C]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a succinimide with anticonvulsant activity. The exact mechanism of action is not entirely understood, but most likely ethosuximide exerts its effects by partial antagonism of T-type calcium channels of the thalamic neurons.  This leads to a decrease in burst firing of thalamocortical neurons, which stabilizes the nerve activity in the brain and prevents seizures."}]