Clomethiazole
- Generic Name
- Clomethiazole
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H8ClNS
- CAS Number
- 533-45-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 0C5DBZ19HV
Overview
Clomethiazole is a well-established γ-aminobutyric acid (GABAA)-mimetic drug. It is a sedative and hypnotic that is widely used in treating and preventing symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal. It is a drug which is structurally related to thiamine (vitamin B1) but acts like a sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant. It is also used for the management of agitation, restlessness, short-term insomnia and Parkinson's disease in the elderly.
Background
Clomethiazole is a well-established γ-aminobutyric acid (GABAA)-mimetic drug. It is a sedative and hypnotic that is widely used in treating and preventing symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal. It is a drug which is structurally related to thiamine (vitamin B1) but acts like a sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant. It is also used for the management of agitation, restlessness, short-term insomnia and Parkinson's disease in the elderly.
Indication
用于治疗精神焦虑性失眠或老年性失眠，亦可用于治疗酒精或药物成瘾的急性戒断症状。
Associated Conditions
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