An elderly patient requests that the physician prescribe her chloral hydrate in place of zaleplon or zolpidem.You research the drug and find that chloral hydrate is an old drug related to alcohol that is still being used today,primarily in the elderly.The usual dosage range is 500-1000 mg.The patient states that she is having difficulty swallowing tablets because they stick to her tongue.Select the dosage form of chloral hydrate that is commercially available and could be prescribed for this patient.

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The main use of chloral hydrate is as a hypnotic, particularly in the elderly. The usual dosage is 500-1000 mg administered as capsules or syrup; rectal suppositories are also available.

An Elderly Patient Requests That the Physician Prescribe Her Chloral