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Phenobarbital (Luminal)

A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
Also Known As:
Luminal; Gardenal; Phenobarbital Sodium; Hysteps; Phenobarbital, Monosodium Salt; Phenylethylbarbituric Acid; Acid, Phenylethylbarbituric; Monosodium Salt Phenobarbital; Sodium, Phenobarbital; Phenemal; Phenobarbitone; Phenylbarbital; 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-
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9. Rakha, Emad A: 29 articles (01/2022 - 07/2008)
10. Hartmann, Arndt: 29 articles (11/2021 - 01/2007)

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