Intravenous chlormethiazole.
Intravenous chlormethiazole is widely used for its sedative and anticonvulsant action in patients with acute alcohol withdrawal, status epilepticus, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Concern remains over its safety if it is given carelessly and without careful monitoring.
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Newcastle General Hospital.
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D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008499:Medical Records; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002719:Chlormethiazole