Preferred Label : paraldehyde;
MeSH definition : 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associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents.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);
MeSH CAS label : 1,3,5-Trioxane, 2,4,6-trimethyl-;
MeSH Related Number : 123-63-7 (Paraldehyde);
Registry Number MeSH : 123-63-7;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraldehyde;
Codes EINECS : 204-639-8;
Is substance : O;
UNII : S6M3YBG8QA;
InChIKey : SQYNKIJPMDEDEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
Origin ID : D010242;
UMLS CUI : C0030438;
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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associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents.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)
https://reptox.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/pages/fiche-complete.aspx?no_produit=7971&nom=Paraldéhyde
Canada
toxicological data sheet
paraldehyde
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/en/healthaz/drugs/pages/paraldehyde.aspx?k=parald%c3%a9hyde;+anticonvulsivants
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2010
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paraldehyde
anticonvulsants
administration, rectal
antiepileptics
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