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Chloral Hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic agent commonly used in compounded formulations to manage insomnia and anxiety, particularly in pediatric and geriatric patients.
Chloral Hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic agent commonly used in compounded formulations to manage insomnia and anxiety, particularly in pediatric and geriatric populations. Its mechanism of action involves enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system, leading to a calming effect that aids in sleep induction and maintenance.
Due to its rapid onset and relatively short duration of action, Chloral Hydrate is often preferred for short-term use in situations where quick sedation is required. It is metabolized in the liver to trichloroethanol, which is the active metabolite responsible for its sedative properties.
Prescribers should be aware of the potential for tolerance and dependence with prolonged use, as well as the risk of adverse effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances and respiratory depression. Careful consideration of patient-specific factors, such as age, liver function, and concurrent medications, is essential to minimize risks and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Chloral Hydrate is available in various compounded formulations, allowing for tailored dosing and administration routes to meet individual patient needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial in populations with unique requirements, such as children or those with swallowing difficulties.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
