list three examples
2007-03-25 20:38:05 · 0 answers · asked by david k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants.
Some examples of barbiturates are Seconal®, Nembutal®, Amytal® and Tuinal®. Street names for barbiturates include “reds”, “red devils”, “yellow jackets”, “blue heavens”, “Christmas trees” and “rainbows”.
2007-03-25 20:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by asphyxia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barbiturates Examples
2016-12-11 19:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEFINITIONS for barbituate--
(pronounced bar-BICH-u-rit ) A drug used to treat insomnia, seizures, and convulsions, and to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. It belongs to the family of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) depressants.
A class of drugs that causes sedation and relaxation. Barbiturates may be found in combination abortive medications used to treat the symptoms of headache. If used too frequently (more than a couple of days per week), they may be habit-forming.
A drug with sedative and hypnotic effects. Barbiturates have been used as sedatives and anesthetics, and they have been used to treat the convulsions associated with epilepsy.
Central nervous system depressant. Some barbiturates may be used before surgery to relieve anxiety or tension. In addition, some are used as anticonvulsants.
Class of chemically related sedative-hypnotic compounds, all of which share a characteristic six-membered ring structure.
organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants.
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2007-03-25 20:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ уσυ вєℓσηg ωιтн мє ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How can I get a hold of a fatal dose of barbiturates?
2014-08-13 21:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by Richard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generic Name (Street Name)
1. Amobarbital (Downers, blue heavens, blue velvet, blue devils)
2. Pentobarbital (Nembies, yellow jackets, abbots, Mexican yellows)
3. Phenobarbital (Purple hearts, goof balls)
2007-03-25 20:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by mitsugirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Central nervous system depressants
Anticonvulsant
Benzodiazepine
2007-03-25 20:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋