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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

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001462

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