glutethimide
/ɡluːˈtɛθɪmaɪd/
noun
- A sedative and hypnotic drug formerly used to treat insomnia, now rarely prescribed due to side effects and risk of dependence.
- The patient experienced side effects after taking glutethimide for several weeks.
- Doctors rarely prescribe glutethimide today because safer sleep aids are available.
- Glutethimide was once a common medication for people who had trouble sleeping.