A barbiturate with hypnotic and sedative properties (but not antianxiety). Adverse effects are mainly a consequence of dose-related CNS depression and the risk of dependence with continued use is high. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p565)
Also Known As:
Amsal; Amobarbital Sodium; Amylbarb sodium; Amylobeta; Amytal; Amytal Sodium; Barbamyl; Eunoctal; Isoamitil Sedante; Isonal; Neur-Amyl; Novamobarb; Placidel; Sodium Amobarbital; Sodium Amytal; Transital; Amobarbital, Sodium; Sodium, Amobarbital; Amylobarbitone; Pentymal; 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5-ethyl-5-(3-methylbutyl)-