Doriden
Definition
Noun: - A sedative medication, specifically glutethimide, used primarily in the past to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. It is known by the trade name Doriden.
Usage
- Medical/Historical Context: The term is used when discussing pharmaceuticals, particularly historical treatments for sleep issues.
- The physician prescribed Doriden for the patient's severe insomnia.
- Due to its potential for abuse and dependence, Doriden is no longer commonly prescribed.
Advanced Usage
- "Doriden" as a Proprietary Eponym: The word is often capitalized as it originated as a brand name, but it can be used generically in historical medical discussions.
- The study compared the efficacy of Doriden with newer non-benzodiazepine hypnotics.
Variants and Related Words
- Glutethimide (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for the compound marketed as Doriden.
- Sedative-hypnotic (n): The class of drugs to which Doriden belongs.
Synonyms
- Sedative: A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
- Hypnotic: A drug that causes sleep.
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a highly specific, technical meaning related to a particular pharmaceutical compound. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to medical, historical, or pharmacological contexts. It is not used in everyday general conversation.
Noun
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sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders
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