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)

Synonyms: Novamobarb, Amylobeta, Eunoctal, 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5-ethyl-5-(3-methylbutyl)-, Amytal Sodium, Isonal, Neur-Amyl, Amsal, Sodium, Amobarbital, Pentymal, Amobarbital Sodium, Placidel, Amylbarb sodium, Barbamyl, G0313KNC7D, GWH6IJ239E, Transital, Sodium Amytal, 0, Amytal, Amobarbital, Sodium, Isoamitil Sedante, Amylobarbitone, Sodium Amobarbital, Amobarbital