Amobarbital

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)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

GABA Modulators
Hypnotics and Sedatives

Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrimidines: 521
    - Pyrimidinones: 74
      - Barbiturates: 1075
        Amobarbital: 478

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)