- Butabarbital is used for short-term relief of insomnia and as a preoperative sedative.
- Butabarbital, a barbiturate, enhances GABA activity to induce sedation and sleep
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃
Mechanism of Action:
- Intermediate-acting barbiturate acting via GABA-A receptor modulation.
Therapeutic Uses:
- Short-term treatment of insomnia
- Preoperative sedation
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Side Effects:
- Sedation
- Hangover effect
- Cognitive impairment
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