Acecarbromal ( INN) (brand names Sedamyl, Abasin, Carbased, Paxarel, Sedacetyl, numerous others), also known as acetylcarbromal and acetyladalin, is a

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and

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of the

ureide Acylureas (also called ''N''-acylureas or ureides) are a class of chemical compounds formally derived from the acylation of urea. Uses Insecticides A subclass of acylureas known as benzoylureas are insecticides. They act as insect growth regula ...

(acylurea) group discovered by

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in 1917 that was formerly marketed in the

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and

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. It is also used in combination with extract of quebracho and

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as a treatment for

erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the type of sexual dysfunction in which the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity. It is the most common sexual problem in men.Cunningham GR, Rosen RC. Overview of ma ...

under the brand name Afrodor in Europe. Acecarbromal is structurally related to the

barbiturate Barbiturates are a class of depressant drugs that are chemically derived from barbituric acid. They are effective when used medically as anxiolytics, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants, but have physical and psychological addiction potential a ...

s, which are basically cyclized

urea Urea, also known as carbamide, is an organic compound with chemical formula . This amide has two amino groups (–) joined by a carbonyl functional group (–C(=O)–). It is thus the simplest amide of carbamic acid. Urea serves an important ...

s. Prolonged use is not recommended as it can cause bromine poisoning.

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