Chloral Betaine (Chloral Betaine)
Overview of Chloral Betaine
Chloral Betaine is used in the short-term management of insomnia. It dissociates in the stomach to release chloral hydrate, therefore, has actions and uses similar to those of chloral hydrate.
Indication of Chloral Betaine
Chloral Betaine is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia, Postoperative sedation, Pre-operative sedation.
Contraindication of Chloral Betaine
Chloral Betaine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Gastritis,Hepatic failure,Porphyria,Cardiac disease.
Side Effects of Chloral Betaine
Side Effects
Precautions of Chloral Betaine
Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because it may cause drowsiness. Do not use in larger doses in patients with severe cardiac disease. Exercise caution in administering to patients prone to addiction. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because may produced allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma).