Methyprylon

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Methyprylon
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3,3-diethyl-5-methyl-piperidine-2,4-dione
Identifiers
CAS number 125-64-4
ATC code N05CE02
PubChem 4162
DrugBank APRD00734
Chemical data
Formula C10H17NO2
Mol. weight 183.248 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 60%
Metabolism  ?
Half life 6-16 hours
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Methyprylon is a sedative of the piperidinedione derivative family.

[edit] External links

  • Contos D, Dixon K, Guthrie R, Gerber N, Mays D (1991). "Nonlinear elimination of methyprylon (noludar) in an overdosed patient: correlation of clinical effects with plasma concentration.". J Pharm Sci 80 (8): 768-71. PMID 1686463.
  • Gwilt P, Pankaskie M, Thornburg J, Zustiak R, Shoenthal D (1985). "Pharmacokinetics of methyprylon following a single oral dose.". J Pharm Sci 74 (9): 1001-3. PMID 2866242.
  • Lomen P, Linet O (1976). "Hypnotic efficacy of triazolam and methyprylon ininsomniac in-patients.". J Int Med Res 4 (1): 55-8. PMID 16792.


Sedatives (N05) edit

Chloral Hydrate, Ethchlorvynol, Gamma-butyrolactone, Gamma-hydroxybutyrate, Glutethimide, Meprobamate, Methaqualone, Methyprylon, Propofol

Barbiturates - Benzodiazepines - Imidazopyridine - Antihistamines - Herbal sedatives