CNASHighly Regulated (List I)STRESAM
BIOCODEX
Identification
- Active ingredient (INN)
- ETIFOXINE CHLORHYDRATE
- Internal code
- 16 B 093
- Country of Origin
- France
- Pharmaceutical form
- Capsule
- Prescription List
- Highly Regulated (List I)
- Packaging
- b/24 et b/60
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Description
Etifoxine is an anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug developed by Hoechst in the 1960s.
It is used in anxiety disorders and to promote peripheral nerve healing.
It does not bind to the benzodiazepine receptor though the effects are similar to that of benzodiazepines.
It is more effective than lorazepam as an anxiolytic, and has fewer side effects.
Etifoxine has been associated with acute liver injury.
Indications
Not Available
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