Ethchlorvynol
Brand names,
Ethchlorvynol
Analogs
Ethchlorvynol
Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C7H9ClO
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
144.598 g/mol
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Melting Point
< 25 oC
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H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
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State
Liquid
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LogP
1.74
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Dosage Forms
Capsule (100, 200, 500, 750 mg)
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Indication
Used for short-term hypnotic therapy in the management of insomnia for periods of up to one week in duration; however, this medication generally has been replaced by other sedative-hypnotic agents.
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Pharmacology
Ethchlorvynol is a sedative drug and schedule IV (USA) controlled substance. It produces cerebral depression, however the exact mechanism of action is not known.
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Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include thrombocytopenia.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals