Ethchlorvynol

Also known as: Aethyl-chlorvynol, Ethchlorovynol, Etchlorvinole, Ethchlorvinol +2 more

Drug #1907

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 It has been used to treat insomnia, but has been largely superseded and is only offered where an intolerance or allergy to other drug exists.

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Primary Characteristics

Ethchlorvynol is also known as Aethyl-chlorvynol, Ethchlorovynol, Etchlorvinole, Ethchlorvinol, Ethchlorvinyl, Ethchlorynol.

Molecular Weight: 144.6 · Solubility in Water: 1.43e-01g/l · Non-proprietary name: Ethchlorvynol.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Ethchlorvynol has a volume of distribution is 3-4L/kg. plasma protein binding is 35-50%.

Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, plasma half-life is 10-20hrs, renal excretion is 33%.

Indications

Ethchlorvynol is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.

Contraindications

Ethchlorvynol is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria, Hypersensitivity, Severe pain.

Dosage

Ethchlorvynol's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
200 – 1000	—	—	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Ethchlorvynol are Confusion , Respiratory depression, Hypothermia, Fever, Ataxia, Respiratory depression, Thrombocytopenia , Respiratory depression.

Ethchlorvynol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blurred vision, Dizziness, Facial numbness, Hypersensitivity , Hypotension , Nausea and vomiting, Skin rashes, Stomachache .

Warnings / Precautions

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

Interference in Pathology

Ethchlorvynol may interfere in the diagnosis of false+ve phentolamine test.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Ethchlorvynol should be stored Capsules.

Drug Classification

1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders