Acebrochol

Acebrochol (INN), also known as cholesteryl acetate dibromide or 5α,6β-dibromocholestan-3β-ol acetate, is a neuroactive steroid which was described as a sedative and hypnotic but was never marketed. ^[1]

8 relations: Allopregnanolone, Ganaxolone, Hydroxydione, Hypnotic, International nonproprietary name, Neurosteroid, Progesterone, Sedative.
Cholestanes

Allopregnanolone

Allopregnanolone is a naturally occurring neurosteroid which is made in the body from the hormone progesterone. Acebrochol and Allopregnanolone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators and neurosteroids.

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Ganaxolone

Ganaxolone, sold under the brand name Ztalmy, is a medication used to treat seizures in people with cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder. Acebrochol and Ganaxolone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, neurosteroids and Sedatives.

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Hydroxydione

Hydroxydione, as hydroxydione sodium succinate (brand names Viadril, Predion, and Presuren), also known as 21-Hydroxy-5β-pregnane-3,20-dione, is a neuroactive steroid which was formerly used as a general anesthetic, but was discontinued due to incidence of thrombophlebitis in patients. Acebrochol and hydroxydione are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators and neurosteroids.

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Hypnotic

Hypnotic (from Greek Hypnos, sleep), or soporific drugs, commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of (and umbrella term for) psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep (or surgical anesthesiaWhen used in anesthesia to produce and maintain unconsciousness, "sleep" is metaphorical as there are no regular sleep stages or cyclical natural states; patients rarely recover from anesthesia feeling refreshed and with renewed energy. Acebrochol and Hypnotic are Hypnotics.

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International nonproprietary name

An international nonproprietary name (INN) is an official generic and nonproprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or an active ingredient.

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Neurosteroid

Neurosteroids, also known as neuroactive steroids, are endogenous or exogenous steroids that rapidly alter neuronal excitability through interaction with ligand-gated ion channels and other cell surface receptors. Acebrochol and Neurosteroid are neurosteroids.

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Progesterone

Progesterone (P4) is an endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Acebrochol and Progesterone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators and neurosteroids.

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Sedative

A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. Acebrochol and sedative are Sedatives.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acebrochol

Also known as C29H48Br2O2.

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