Mebaral (Noun)
Meaning
A long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Mebaral to help manage the patient's seizures and reduce anxiety.
- Mebaral was administered to the patient as a sedative before the surgical procedure.
- The patient's epilepsy treatment plan included a daily dose of Mebaral to control convulsions.
- Mebaral was used in the past as a treatment for insomnia, but its use has declined due to safer alternatives.
- The patient experienced drowsiness as a side effect of taking Mebaral for several weeks.