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