Chlormethiazole
| Definition: |
A sedative and anticonvulsant often used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Chlormethiazole has also been proposed as a neuroprotective agent. The mechanism of its therapeutic activity is not entirely clear, but it does potentiate GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptors response and it may also affect glycine receptors. |
| Also Called: |
Distraneurin |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
533-45-9 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hypnotics and Sedatives (1966-1967),Thiazoles (1966-1967) |
Chlormethiazole Definitions and Terms
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