Ethchlorvynol

Ethchlorvynol is a sedative and hypnotic drug. It has been used to treat insomnia, but has been largely superseded and is only offered where an intolerance or allergy to other drug exists.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 500 to 1000 mg
Single Dose: 750 (750)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: oral
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
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Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Ethchlorvynol is 144.60.
Contraindications
Ethchlorvynol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Porphyria,Severe pain.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ethchlorvynol include Confusion, Respiratory depression, Hypothermia, Fever, Ataxia, Respiratory depression, Thrombocytopenia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ethchlorvynol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Skin rashes, Blurred vision, Hypotension, Hypersensitivity, Nausea and vomiting, Stomachache, Skin rashes, dizziness, Facial numbness.
Indications
Ethchlorvynol is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ethchlorvynol was found.
Interfrence
false+ve phentolamine test
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Capsules Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
'Avoiding use of alcohol or other CNS depressants. Caution if dizziness, light headedness or daytime drowsiness occurs. Gradual dosage reduction may be necessary to avoid possibility of withdrawl symptoms. It''s not compatible with intravenous injection'
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