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Preferred term

Barbital  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl-
  • 57-44-3 (Barbital)
  • 5WZ53ENE2P
  • Barbitone
  • Diethylmalonylurea
  • Ethylbarbital

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl-
  • 57-44-3 (Barbital)
  • 5WZ53ENE2P

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SRZ1R0DN-B

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