Chloral hydrate

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Broader Terms

ethylene glycol, sedative /hypnotic

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Chloral hydrate is the common ingredient, along with alcohol, in what are popularly known as knockout drops or Mickey Finns; the combination can induce acute intoxication and coma.
• Chloral hydrate is used as a sedative before medical procedures and to reduce anxiety related to withdrawal from drugs.
• Chloral hydrate is a controlled substance.
• Pharmacokinetics: Chloral hydrate is rapidly absorbed following oral or rectal administration.
• Although chloral hydrate is still encountered today, its use has declined with the introduction of other barbiturates.

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