phenobarbitone

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes phenobarbitone to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A long-acting barbiturate drug used as a sedative and anticonvulsant: Phenobarbitone is a medication belonging to the barbiturate class, primarily prescribed to control seizures and for its calming, sedative effects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed phenobarbitone to manage the patient's epilepsy.
  • Due to its sedative properties, phenobarbitone was once commonly used for anxiety.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In medical terminology, "phenobarbitone" is often discussed in relation to its therapeutic index, dosage, and potential for dependence.
  • Monitoring blood levels of phenobarbitone is crucial for safe and effective treatment.

Variants and Related Words

• Phenobarbital (n): The more common international nonproprietary name (INN) for the same drug.
  • Phenobarbital is listed on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List.

Synonyms

• Sedative: A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
• Anticonvulsant: A drug used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.

Notes on Meaning

• This word refers specifically to a pharmaceutical substance. Its use is almost entirely confined to medical, pharmacological, or chemical contexts. It is not used in everyday general conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative

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