Nikethamide

**Definition:** A central nervous system stimulant. It was formerly used in the treatment of barbiturate overdose but is now considered to be of no value for such purposes and may be dangerous. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1229)

**Tree numbers:** - D03.066.515.530.500 - D03.383.725.547.530.500

**Synonyms:** - Corethamid - Diethylnicotinamid - Nicotinic Diethylamide - Nizethamid - Nicethamide