| Pronunciation |
 (gloo
TETH i
mide) |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Hypnotic, Miscellaneous |
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| Use |
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Short-term treatment of insomnia |
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| Restrictions |
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C-II |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Contraindications |
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Hypersensitivity to glutethimide; porphyria |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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>10%: Central nervous system: Daytime drowsiness 1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Confusion, headache Dermatologic: Skin rash Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting Ocular: Blurred vision |
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| Drug Interactions |
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Decreased effect of anticoagulants |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Elderly/debilitated patients: Total daily dose should not exceed 500 mg |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status |
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Sedation is common; may cause confusion; may rarely produce paradoxical reaction |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment |
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Concurrent use with other psychotropics may produce additive sedation |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: 250 mg |
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