Hexacyclonate (Gevilon) is a
stimulant
Stimulants (also often referred to as psychostimulants or colloquially as uppers) is an overarching term that covers many drugs including those that increase activity of the central nervous system and the body, drugs that are pleasurable and inv ...
drug. It has been used for the treatment of
alcoholism and for increasing motivation in elderly patients,
but is now mainly used for the treatment of
hyperlipoproteinaemia.
It is chemically similar to the anticonvulsant
gabapentin, with a hydroxyl group replacing the amine.
The latter use may be incorrectly assigned, as "Gevilon" has been used as a trade name for
gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil, sold under the brand name Lopid among others, is a medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels. It is generally less preferred than statins. Use is recommended together with dietary changes and exercise. It is unclear if ...
, a well-known drug for dislypidemia.
References
Stimulants
Primary alcohols
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