Chlormethiazole
Synonyms
Clomethiazole
Distraneurin
Thiazole, 5-(2-chloroethyl)-4-methyl-
A sedative and anticonvulsant often used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Chlormethiazole has also been proposed as a neuroprotective agent. The mechanism of its therapeutic activity is not entirely clear, but it does potentiate GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptors response and it may also affect glycine receptors.