Butabarbital

• Butabarbital is used for short-term relief of insomnia and as a preoperative sedative.
• It is a barbiturate, enhances GABA activity to induce sedation and sleep

Chemical Formula of Butabarbital:

• C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃

Mechanism of Action:

• Intermediate-acting barbiturate acting via GABA-A receptor modulation.

Therapeutic Uses:

• Short-term treatment of insomnia
• Preoperative sedation

Side Effects:

• Sedation
• Hangover effect
• Cognitive impairment

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