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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Glutethimide
When are you taking this medicine? |
Glutethimide uses
A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.
Indication: For the treatment of insomnia.
Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Before long, however, it had become clear that Glutethimide was just as likely to cause addiction and caused similarly severe withdrawal symptoms.
Glutethimide pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
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References
- "glutethimide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "glutethimide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0143... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "glutethimide: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Glutethimide?Depending on the reaction of the Glutethimide after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Glutethimide not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Glutethimide addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Glutethimide, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Glutethimide consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Glutethimide is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Glutethimide drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 501mg-1g. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 501mg-1g | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology