Glutethimide (Glutethimide)
Overview of Glutethimide
Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative,that was introduced in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia.
Indication of Glutethimide
Glutethimide is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Mydriasis induction.
Contraindication of Glutethimide
Glutethimide is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Porphyria.
Side Effects of Glutethimide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Glutethimide, which give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenia, Leucopenia, Agranulocytosis.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Glutethimide include Convulsions, Impairment of Consciousness, Respiratory depression, Shortness of breadth, Fever, Respiratory depression, Electrolyte disturbances, CNS depression, Weakness, Shortness of breadth, Respiratory depression.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glutethimide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Skin rash, Cramps, Nausea and vomiting, dizziness.
Precautions of Glutethimide
Glutethimide will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. (Causes Drowziness)