Bromoureides are
sedative
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hypnotic
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s available mainly in
Europe
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and
Asia
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, including
acecarbromal,
bromisoval, and
carbromal (Horowitz, 1997). They are a subfamily of the
ureides (acylureas).
See also
*
Apronal
References
* Horowitz, B., "Bromism from Excessive Cola Consumption," Clinical Toxicology, 35(3), 1997, pp. 315–320.
Hypnotics
Organobromides
Sedatives
Ureas
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