Secobarbital Sodium (Noun)
Meaning
Barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Secobarbital sodium is a barbiturate that is often prescribed as a sedative to help patients relax before surgery.
- The doctor prescribed secobarbital sodium to treat the patient's convulsions and seizures.
- Secobarbital sodium, also known by its trade name Seconal, is a commonly used medication for sedation.
- The patient was given secobarbital sodium to calm her down before the medical procedure.
- Secobarbital sodium is a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder that is often administered orally or intravenously.