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Alfimid: Full Drug Profile

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Alfimid - General Information

A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.

 

Pharmacology of Alfimid

Alfimid is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Before long, however, it had become clear that glutethimide was just as likely to cause addiction and caused similarly severe withdrawal symptoms.

 

Additional information about Alfimid

Alfimid Indication: For the treatment of insomnia. Mechanism Of Action: Not Available Drug Interactions: Anisindione The agent decreases the anticoagulant effect Dicumarol The agent decreases the anticoagulant effect Acenocoumarol The agent decreases the anticoagulant effect Warfarin The agent decreases the anticoagulant effect Donepezil Possible antagonism of action Galantamine Possible antagonism of action Rivastigmine Possible antagonism of action Food Interactions: Take without regard to meals. Avoid alcohol. Generic Name: Glutethimide Synonyms: Gluthetimide; Glutathimid; Glutethimid; Glutetimid; Glutetimide Drug Category: Hypnotics and Sedatives Drug Type: Small Molecule; Illicit; Approved Other Brand Names containing Glutethimide: Sarodormin; Doriden; Elrodorm; Alfimid; Noxiron; Noxyron; Ondasil; Rigenox; Glimid; Gimid; Absorption: Variable Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Hepatic. Glutethimide is almost completely metabolized. Half Life: 10-12 hours Dosage Forms of Alfimid: Not Available Chemical IUPAC Name: 3-ethyl-3-phenylpiperidine-2,6-dione Chemical Formula: C13H15NO2 Glutethimide on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutethimide Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals