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Descriptor English:
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Barbital
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Barbital
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Barbital
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Synonyms English:
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Barbitone
Diemal
Diethylmalonylurea
Dormileno
Ethylbarbital
Medinal
Veronal
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Tree Number:
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D03.383.742.698.253.150
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Definition English:
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A long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
GABA Modulators
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History Note English:
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91(76); was see under BARBITURATES 1976-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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1484
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Unique Identifier:
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D001462
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Similar:
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DeCS
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