Xyrem

Xyrem - General Information

Xyrem, commonly abbreviated GHB, is a therapeutic drug which is illegal in multiple countries and a naturally occurring substance found in the central nervous system, wine, beef, small citrus fruits and almost all other living creatures in small amounts. It is used illegally under the street names Juice, Liquid Ecstasy or simply G, either as an intoxicant, or as a date rape drug.

 

Pharmacology of Xyrem

Not Available

 

Additional information about Xyrem

Xyrem Indication: Used as a general anesthetic, to treat conditions such as insomnia, clinical depression, narcolepsy, and alcoholism, and to improve athletic performance.
Mechanism Of Action: Not Available
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid
Synonyms: gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid; 4-hydroxybutanoic acid; GHB; 4-hydroxybutanoate; 4-Hydroxybutyric acid; 4-Hydroxy-butanoic acid; Juice; Liquid Ecstasy
Drug Category: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Anesthetics, Intravenous
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Illicit; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid: Xyrem;
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Xyrem: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxybutanoate
Chemical Formula: C4H7O3-
Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma-Hydroxybutyric_acid
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals