A hypnotic and sedative with anticonvulsant effects. However, because of the hazards associated with its administration, its tendency to react with plastic, and the risks associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents. It is still occasionally used to control status epilepticus resistant to conventional treatment. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p608-9)
Paraldehyde has been studied across 16 research domains including 😴 Sleep, 🫁 Liver & Detox, 🫁 Respiratory, 🧘 Stress & Anxiety, 🧬 Hormones. The primary research focus is 😴 Sleep with 13% of studies addressing this area.
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