gamma-hydroxybutyrate

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sodium_Oxybate
gptkbp:affects CNS depressant
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Xyrem
Alcover
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:GHB
gptkbp:composed_of can be synthesized from gamma-butyrolactone
gptkbp:discovered_by in the 1960s
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
soluble in alcohol
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gamma-hydroxybutyrate
gptkbp:ingredients C4 H8 O3
gptkbp:is_atype_of N05 C D01
gptkbp:legal_issue controlled substance in many countries
gptkbp:level 4.0
gptkbp:manager oral
intravenous
gptkbp:melting_point -20 ° C (-4 ° F)
200 ° C (392 ° F)
gptkbp:metabolism converted to succinic semialdehyde
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:4-hydroxybutanoic_acid
gptkbp:products gptkb:1,4-butanediol
gptkb:gamma-butyrolactone
gptkbp:research_areas sleep disorders
anxiety disorders
muscle growth
memory enhancement
alcohol dependence
gptkbp:safety_features risk of addiction
risk of overdose
not safe for use with alcohol
not safe for use with other depressants
should be used under medical supervision
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:archaeological_site
nausea
confusion
drowsiness
respiratory depression
gptkbp:treatment GHB overdose
GHB withdrawal
gptkbp:type_of 501-61-8
gptkbp:uses gptkb:healthcare_organization
treatment for narcolepsy
recreational drug