glutethimide

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes glutethimide for a patient with insomnia.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sedative drug: Glutethimide is a central nervous system depressant medication, historically used to induce sleep or treat insomnia.
   • A pharmaceutical compound: It refers specifically to a synthetic sedative-hypnotic drug of the piperidinedione class.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed glutethimide for severe insomnia, but its use is now rare due to safety concerns.
  • Glutethimide acts by depressing activity in the central nervous system.
  • Overdose on glutethimide can be extremely dangerous.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, pharmacological, or historical discussions about sedative drugs.
  • Glutethimide was marketed under the brand name Doriden before being largely withdrawn from use.

Variants and Related Words

• Doriden: A former trademark (brand name) for glutethimide.
• Sedative-hypnotic: The class of drugs to which glutethimide belongs.
• Piperidinedione: The chemical class of glutethimide.

Synonyms

• Sedative: A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
• Hypnotic: A drug that causes sleep.
• Depressant: An agent that reduces functional activity, especially in the central nervous system.

Notes on Usage

• Status: Glutethimide is now considered an obsolete drug in most countries due to its high potential for abuse, addiction, and dangerous side effects. It is typically discussed in historical or specific clinical contexts.
• Language Register: This is a technical, medical term. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders

Từ đồng nghĩa

• doriden