Definition

Noun A long-acting barbiturate medication, chemically a crystalline substance, used primarily for its sedative effects and to control seizures in epilepsy.

Usage

Mephobarbital is used as a medical term for a specific pharmaceutical drug. - It is prescribed by doctors for therapeutic purposes. - It is typically discussed in clinical, pharmacological, or medical contexts.

Examples

• The neurologist considered mephobarbital for the patient's refractory epilepsy.
• Due to its long-acting nature, mephobarbital requires careful dosage management.
• Mephobarbital is less commonly used today due to the development of newer anticonvulsant drugs.

Advanced Usage

• Pharmacological Class: is classified as a barbiturate anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic.
• Legal/Regulatory Status: In many jurisdictions, is a controlled substance due to its potential for dependence and abuse.

Variants and Related Words

• Mebaral: The trade name for mephobarbital.
• Barbiturate: The broader class of drugs to which mephobarbital belongs.
• Anticonvulsant: A type of medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures, a key function of mephobarbital.
• Sedative: A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep, another key function of mephobarbital.

Synonyms

• Mebaral (Trade Name)
• Barbiturate anticonvulsant (Descriptive)

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific meaning as a pharmaceutical agent. It does not have general or figurative uses outside of medical terminology.

Noun

1. a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy