Definition of "glutethimide" [glutethimide]

• A nonbarbiturate sedative and hypnotic drug, C13H15NO2. (noun)

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• "Patients have been noted to have cyclic comas from glutethimide."
• "Both glutethimide and codeine cause depression of the respiratory drive."
• "In fact, some 'loads' abusers have ingested up to 12 grams of glutethimide and greater than 2.5 grams of codeine (often in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin) on adaily basis. 5 Complications from chronic abuse should also be considered."