Adalin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Adalin is a white crystalline powder used as a hypnotic and sedative. It is a product of urea acting on bromodiethylacetic acid and is used for insomnia, psychoses, and various nervous conditions.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ADALIN, Adalin, a hypnotic and sedative. A white crystalline powder, almost odorless and tasteless, of neutral reaction, difficult to dissolve in water. It is a product of the action of urea on bromodiethylacetic acid and is bromodiethylacetylurea: C5H11Br-CO-NH-CO-NH2. The action of A. is determined by both ethyl groups and bromine. Hypnotic doses do not cause noticeable disturbances in the general state of cardiac activity and respiration in animals, due to the stimulating effect of the amide group. A. is used as a hypnotic and sedative in mental patients, with nervous insomnia, with psychoses and various neurotic conditions. Hypnotic dose-0.5-1.0; as a sedative-0.25-0.5, 2-3 times a day.
Related articles
Cite this page
“Adalin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/adalin/