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Chloralose
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Definition
: A derivative of CHLORAL HYDRATE that was used as a sedative but has been replaced by safer and more effective drugs. Its most common use is as a general anesthetic in animal experiments.
Pharmacological Action
Anesthetics, Intravenous
;
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Other names
Glucochloral; Anhydroglucochloral; beta Chloralose; alpha Chloralose; beta-
Chloralose; alpha-
Chloralose; Glucochloralose