Bekhterev's mixture

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Bekhterev's mixture (Russian: Микстура Бехтерева, Mixtura Bechtereva) is a sedative medicine that acts on the central nervous system. It was proposed by Russian neurologist Vladimir Bekhterev in 1898 to treat mild epilepsy and heart disease, and it was later named after him. Today it is one of the oldest and most used medicines of this kind, used for mild heart failure, panic disorder, and dystonia. It is generally well tolerated, with few side effects; bromine sensitivity can cause a rash. The formula includes an infusion of Adonis vernalis (6 parts in 180), sodium bromide (6 g), and codeine phosphate (0.2 g).