Which of the following drugs is used for sedation in children but has caused many deaths?
a. chloral hydrate
b. thioridazine
c. fluoxetine
d. venlafaxine
a. Chloral hydrate (Noctec) is a prodrug, which must be metabolized in the liver to its active form. It is primarily used for sedation in children and is frequently used in the dental office as preanesthetic sedation before a dental procedure. It has an unpleasant taste and a low therapeutic index, indicating it has a high incidence of toxicity.
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