Secobarbital

Secobarbital

Secobarbital (pronounced: see-koh-BAR-bi-tal) is a barbiturate derivative drug that was patented in 1934 and came into medical use in 1935. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and hypnotic properties.

Etymology

The term "Secobarbital" is derived from the words "second" and "barbiturate", indicating its position as the second in a series of barbiturate drugs.

Usage

Secobarbital is primarily used as a short-term treatment for insomnia, as well as for preoperative sedation and as an adjunct to general anesthesia. It is also used for the control of certain types of epilepsy, and for the emergency control of certain acute convulsive episodes.

Side Effects

Like other barbiturates, secobarbital may cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. More serious side effects can include respiratory depression, hypotension, and dependence.

Related Terms

• Barbiturate
• Anxiolytic
• Anticonvulsant
• Sedative
• Hypnotic
• Insomnia
• Anesthesia
• Epilepsy
• Convulsion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Respiratory depression
• Hypotension
• Dependence

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Secobarbital
• Wikipedia's article - Secobarbital

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