Mephobarbital

• Mephobarbital helps manage epilepsy and anxiety with sedative and anticonvulsant effects.
• This is a barbiturate, enhances GABA activity, producing CNS depression.

Chemical Formula of Mephobarbital:

• C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₃

Mechanism of Action:

• Similar to phenobarbital but has a methyl group on N-1, leading to more sedation and slightly lower potency.

Therapeutic Uses:

• Epilepsy (milder forms)
• Sedative (older use)

Side Effects of Mephobarbital:

• Sedation
• Dizziness
• Tolerance

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