Ethinamate
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Ethinamate
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| (1-ethynylcyclohexyl)carbamate | |
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| ATC code | ? |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C9H13NO2 |
| Mol. mass | 167.205 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | Oral |
Ethinamate (Valamin, Valmid) is a short-acting sedative-hypnotic medication used to treat insomnia. Regular use leads to tolerance, and it is usually not effective for more than 7 days. Prolonged use can lead to dependency.
Ethinamate has been replaced by other medicines (particularly benzodiazepines, and it is not available in the Netherlands, the United States or Canada.
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