Ethinamate
Also known as: Ethinimate, Ethinamat
Ethinamate is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, it has generally been replaced by other medicines for the treatment of insomnia. If ethinamate is used regularly (for example, every day) to help produce sleep, it is usually not effective for more than 7 days.
Primary Characteristics
Ethinamate is also known as Ethinimate, Ethinamat.
It belongs to Carbates & Derivatives.
Molecular Weight: 167.21 · Solubility in Water: 2500 mg/L · Non-proprietary name: Ethinamate.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, plasma half-life is 2.5 hrs, renal excretion is 36%.
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Indications
Ethinamate is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.
Contraindications
Ethinamate is contraindicated in conditions like Pain, Mental illness, Alcohol abuse.
Dosage
Ethinamate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 750 mg | 750 mg | — | Oral | 20 mins before bed time. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Ethinamate are Weakness , Slurred speech, Shortness of breadth, Slow heartbeat.
Ethinamate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash, Stomachache .
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Ethinamate may interfere in the diagnosis of false+ve phentolamine test.
Available Brands
None recorded.
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders