Concept information
Preferred term
Barbital
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Barbitone
- Diethylmalonylurea
- Ethylbarbital
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 91(76); was see under BARBITURATES 1976-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001462
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