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.
Synonyms: 0, 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl-, 5WZ53ENE2P, Veronal, Medinal, Diethylmalonylurea, Diemal, Barbitone, Barbital, Ethylbarbital, Dormileno
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91(76); was see under BARBITURATES 1976-90 ,91; was see under BARBITURATES 1976-90
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D001462
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