"Barbital" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D001462
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.383.742.698.253.150
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| Concept/Terms |
Barbital- Barbital
- Diethylmalonylurea
- Ethylbarbital
- Barbitone
Dormileno- Dormileno
- Faes Brand of Barbital
- Barbital Faes Brand
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