pentobarbital sodium
Definition
- Noun:
- A barbiturate drug: "pentobarbital sodium" is a barbiturate compound, specifically the sodium salt of pentobarbital, used primarily for its central nervous system depressant effects.
- A pharmaceutical agent: It is a medication employed for its sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian administered pentobarbital sodium for the procedure.
- Pentobarbital sodium is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical nomenclature: The term specifies the sodium salt form, which is typically more water-soluble than the parent acid, pentobarbital.
- The formulation uses pentobarbital sodium for rapid absorption.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentobarbital (n): The parent barbiturate acid from which the sodium salt is derived.
- Pentobarbital itself has limited solubility in water.
- Nembutal (n): A common trade name for pentobarbital sodium.
- Nembutal is a brand name for pentobarbital sodium.
Synonyms
- Sodium pentobarbital: An alternative name for the same chemical compound.
- Barbiturate sedative: A descriptive term for its drug class and primary effect.
Related Phrases
- Barbiturate derivative: A phrase indicating its classification within a larger family of drugs.
- It is a potent barbiturate derivative.
Noun
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a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic
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