Sodium oxybate is a class of drugs that are also known as: designer drugs, party drugs, club drugs, recreational drugs, rave drugs, fantasy drugs, date rape drugs or abuse drugs.
- TRADE NAME: Xyrem (Jazz)
- INDICATIONS: Cataplexy (in patients with narcolepsy)
- SYNONYM: GHB
- CLASS: Anesthetic; general
- HALF-LIFE: 0.3–1 hour
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Alcohol, Amitriptyline, Antipsychotics, Benzodiazepines, Clobazam, Hydromorphone, Hypnotics, Levomepromazine, Phenobarbital, Risperidone, Sedatives, Tricyclic depressants, Zuclopenthixol
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
Central nervous system depressant with abuse potential. Should not be used with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
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Page last updated 12/06/2023
