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- 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:
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.
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
