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chloral hydrate

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chlo·ral hydrate (klôrl)
n.
A crystalline compound used medicinally as a sedative and hypnotic.
chloral hydrate (klor´l hī´drāt),
n brand names: Aquachloral Supprettes, Novo-chlorhydrate;
drug class: sedative-hypnotic chloral derivative, controlled substance schedule IV, schedule F;
action: produces central nervous system depression;
uses: sedation, treatment of insomnia, anesthesia adjunct.
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She had developed apnea on one occasion following the administration of chloral hydrate.
Acute respiratory distress in Pena-Shokeir syndrome by French, Christopher E. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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``What do you think of a dentist who overdoses a patient with chloral hydrate and then deliberately lies to paramedics about it?
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