Sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia
Binds GABA-A receptor
Active metabolite trichloroethanol (TCE)
Sometimes still used in pediatrics for children undergoing procedures
Rarely used in practice in adult medicine
‘Mickey Finn’ most commonly refers to a mixture of ethanol and<unk><unk> , aka a "knockout drink."
Onset: 30-60 min
Duration: 4-8 hr
Half-Life: 5 mins (for<unk><unk> 
8-11 hr (active metabolite)
Metabolism: Hepatic metabolism
Excretion: Mostly in urine; some feces
Potential toxic dose
<6 years old: 50mg/kg
Adults: 3-10g
8-11 hr (active metabolite)
<6 years old: 50mg/kg
Adults: 3-10g
Chloral hydrate toxicity
Absinthe
Chlorate toxicity
Barbiturates
Oxalic acid toxicity
Benzodiazepines
Ethanol toxicity
Flunitrazepam 