Products Sleeping pills are most commonly taken in the form of tablets (“sleeping pills“). In addition, melting tablets, injectables, drops, teas and tinctures are also available, among others. The technical term hypnotics is derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. Structure and properties Within the sleeping pills, groups can be identified which have a … Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Bromazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Lexotanil). It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Bromazepam (C14H10BrN3O, Mr = 316.2 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a brominated 1,4-benzodiazepine. Effects Bromazepam (ATC N05BA08) has antianxiety, sedative, and depressant … Bromazepam
Products Alcohol is contained in numerous intoxicating and stimulant products, such as wines, sparkling wines, beers and high-proof spirits. Per capita consumption in many countries averages about 8 liters of pure alcohol per year. Ethanol is also available as an open product in various qualities in pharmacies and drugstores (e.g. ethanol 70% with camphor, ethanol … Ethanol
Products Clomethiazole is commercially available in capsule form and as a mixture (Distraneurin, UK: Heminevrin). It was developed at Roche in the 1930s. Structure and properties Clomethiazole (C6H8ClNS, Mr = 161.65 g/mol) is a chlorinated and methylated thiazole derivative. The compound is related to the thiazole moiety of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Effects Clomethiazole (ATC N05CM02) … Clomethiazole
Products Clomipramine is commercially available as sustained-release tablets and coated tablets (Anafranil). It has been approved in many countries since 1966 (originally Geigy, later Novartis). The injection and infusion preparations are no longer marketed. Structure and properties Clomipramine (C19H23ClN2, Mr = 314.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as clomipramine hydrochloride, a white to pale yellow … Clomipramine
Products Clonazepam is commercially available as tablets, injectable solution, and oral drops (Rivotril). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. In the United States, it is marketed as Klonopin. Structure and properties Clonazepam (C15H10ClN3O3, Mr = 315.7 g/mol) exists as a faint yellowish crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is … Clonazepam
Products Clonidine is commercially available in many countries as tablets and as a solution for injection and has been approved since 1970 (Catapresan). In some countries, clonidine is approved for the treatment of ADHD (eg, Kapvay sustained-release tablets). This article refers to its use in ADHD. Structure and Properties Clonidine (C9H9Cl2N3, Mr = 230.1 g/mol) … Clonidine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Nalbuphine is commercially available as a solution for injection (Nalbuphine OrPha). It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Structure and properties Nalbuphine (C21H27NO4, Mr = 357.4 g/mol) is a morphine derivative structurally related to naloxone and oxymorphone. It is present in drugs as nalbuphine hydrochloride. Effects Nalbuphine (ATC N02AF02) has analgesic properties. … Nalbuphin
Products Diphenhydramine is commercially available in tablet, drop, and gel forms (e.g., Benocten, Nardyl Sleep, Fenipic plus), among others. It is also known as Benadryl in some countries. Diphenhydramine was developed in the 1940s. It is also a component of the active ingredient dimenhydrinate. Structure and properties Diphenhydramine (C17H21NO, Mr = 255.4 g/mol) is present … Diphenhydramine
Products Antiepileptic drugs are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, syrups, as nasal sprays, enemas, and as injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antiepileptic drugs are structurally heterogeneous agents. Within the class, several groups can be identified (see below). Effects The agents have antiepileptic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant … Antiepileptic Drugs
Products Methoxyflurane has been approved in many countries since 2018 as a liquid to produce a vapor for inhalation (Penthrox, inhaler). In Australia, the drug has been used since the early 1970s. The active ingredient was originally launched in the 1960s as an anesthetic, but is no longer used as such. Structure and properties Methoxyflurane … Methoxyflurane
Products Chloral hydrate was approved in many countries in 1954 and is commercially available as a solution (Nervifene). Other products such as Medianox and chloraldurate are no longer available. Structure and properties Chloral hydrate (C2H3Cl3O2, Mr = 165.4 g/mol) is in the form of colorless, transparent crystals that are very soluble in water. It has … Chloral Hydrate