Pentobarbital

• Pentobarbital enhances GABA activity, acting as a short-acting barbiturate sedative-hypnotic.
• It is used for insomnia, preoperative sedation, and seizure control in emergencies.

Chemical Formula:

• C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₃

Mechanism of Pentobarbital:

• Short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist.

Therapeutic Uses of Pentobarbital:

• Sedation
• Anesthesia induction (older use)
• Euthanasia in veterinary and medical contexts

Side Effects:

• Severe respiratory depression
• High abuse potential
• Lethal in overdose

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