Amobarbital Sodium (Noun)
Meaning
The sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Amobarbital sodium was commonly used as a sedative and hypnotic, but its use has declined due to the development of safer alternatives.
- A patient undergoing a medical procedure may be administered amobarbital sodium to induce a state of relaxation and drowsiness.
- In the past, amobarbital sodium was widely used as a sleeping pill, but its potential for dependence and overdose has limited its prescription.
- The doctor prescribed amobarbital sodium to the anxious patient to help her relax and calm her nerves before the surgery.
- Researchers have studied the effects of amobarbital sodium on the brain to better understand its mechanism of action as a sedative and hypnotic.