Phenobarbital (Noun)
Meaning
A long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed phenobarbital to help the patient relax before the surgery.
- Phenobarbital is sometimes used to treat anxiety and insomnia in individuals with a history of substance abuse.
- Due to its sedative properties, phenobarbital is often administered to patients undergoing long medical procedures.
- In the past, phenobarbital was widely used as a sleep aid, but its use has declined with the introduction of safer alternatives.
- The veterinarian gave the dog a dose of phenobarbital to calm it down before the examination.