Zopiclone

Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone

Quetiapine

Products Quetiapine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets (Seroquel / XR, generic, auto-generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generics of film-coated tablets entered the market in 2012, and generics of sustained-release tablets were first registered in 2013. Structure and properties Quetiapine (C21H25N3O2S, Mr = 383.5 … Quetiapine

Mirtazapine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Mirtazapine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and meltable tablets (Remeron, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Mirtazapine (C17H19N3, Mr = 265.35 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is structurally closely related … Mirtazapine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Amobarbital

Products No finished drug products containing amobarbital are commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Amobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. The sodium salt amobarbital sodium is soluble in water. Effects Amobarbital (ATC N05CA02) has sedative, depressant, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. … Amobarbital

Suvorexant

Products Suvorexant was approved in the United States in 2014 as the first agent in the orexin receptor antagonist group in the form of film-coated tablets (Belsomra). Structure and properties Suvorexant (C23H23ClN6O2, Mr = 450.9 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is insoluble in water. It is a benzoxazole, diazepane and triazole derivative. Effects … Suvorexant

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

Products Gammahydroxybutyrate is commercially available as an oral solution (Xyrem). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. The drug belongs to narcotics and requires an aggravated prescription. GHB is also known to be manufactured and trafficked illegally. Structure and properties The free γ-hydroxybutyric acid (C4H8O3, Mr = 104.1 g/mol) is a colorless and … Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

AH-7921

Products AH-7921 is not on the market as a drug. It has been semi-legally and illegally traded on the black market and abused as an intoxicant since 2012. AH-7921 was patented in 1976 by Allen and Hanburys Ltd. Structure and properties AH-7921 (C16H22Cl2N2O, Mr = 329.3 g/mol) is structurally different from classical opioids such as … AH-7921

Carisoprodol

Products In many countries, there are no drugs containing carisoprodol on the market. In other countries, it is available in tablet form (Soma, Somadril). It has been approved in the United States since 1959. In 2007, the European Medicines Agency concluded that the benefits of the drug did not outweigh the risks. Structure and properties … Carisoprodol

Cyclobenzaprine

Products Cyclobenzaprine is commercially available in the United States and elsewhere in the form of film-coated tablets. No finished drug products containing cyclobenzaprine are currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Cyclobenzaprine (C20H21N, Mr = 275.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It … Cyclobenzaprine

Thiopental

Products Thiopental is commercially available as an injectable (generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1947. Structure and properties Thiopental (C11H18N2O2S, Mr = 242.3 g/mol) is present in the drug as thiopental sodium, a yellowish white, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. It is a lipophilic thiobarbiturate identical to pentobarbital except … Thiopental

Promazine

Products Promazine is commercially available in the form of dragées (Prazine). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Promazine (C17H20N2S, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as promazine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It is a dimethylamine derivative of phenothiazine and structurally … Promazine

Carfentanil

Products In many countries, no drugs containing carfentanil are on the market. The active ingredient is used in veterinary medicine (Wildnil). Legally, it belongs to narcotics. Structure and properties Carfentanil (C24H30N2O3, Mr = 394.5 g/mol) is structurally closely related to fentanyl, being 4-methoxycarbonylfentanyl. Carfentanil citrate is present in pharmaceuticals. The active ingredient was developed at … Carfentanil