Methyprylone
Overview
Chemically Methyprylone is 3, 3-diethyl-5-methyl-2, 4-piperidinedione. Methyprylone is oral hypnotic and used in the management of insomnia of varied etiology.
Categories
- 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
Back to top
Pharmacokinetics
Back to top
Contraindications
Back to top
Back to top
Side Effects
Back to top
Dosage
Methyprylone's dosage details are as follows:
Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
0.714 to 1.904 mg/kg | 1.3 (1.309) | 8 hourly | PO | - |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| | | | Not recommended for this age group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
Back to top
Warning / Precautions
Back to top
Storage Conditions
Back to top
Interference in Pathology
Back to top
Brands / Trade Names of
Methyprylone
Back to top
Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic