Chlormethiazole

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.675.180 - D03.383.129.708.180

**Synonyms:** - Clomethiazole