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==Background==
#REDIRECT [[Chloral hydrate toxicity]]
*Sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia
*Binds GABA-A receptor
*Active metabolite trichloroethanol (TCE)
 
==Pharmacokinetics==
*Onset: 30-60 min
*Duration: 4-8 hr
*Half-Life: 8-11 hr (active metabolite)
*Excretion: Mostly in urine; some feces
*Potential toxic dose
**<6 years old: 50 mg/kg
*Adults: 3-10g
 
==Clinical Features==
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Management==
 
==Disposition==
 
==See Also==
 
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==References==
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