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secobarbital

/ˌsɛk.oʊˈbɑːr.bɪ.tæl/

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noun

/ˌsɛk.oʊˈbɑːr.bɪ.tæl/C1formalmedical
  • ruБарбитуратный препарат, обычно белый порошок без запаха со слегка горьковатым вкусом, используемый в виде натриевой соли для седации и лечения судорог.

A barbiturate drug, typically a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder, used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions.

  1. Sedative-hypnotic drugC1formalmedical

    A barbiturate drug used as a sedative and hypnotic, often prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia and to control convulsions.

    ruСеконал

    • The doctor prescribed secobarbital for her severe insomnia.
    • Secobarbital is rarely used today due to its high risk of dependence.
    • Overdose of secobarbital can lead to respiratory depression and coma.

    Synonymsseconal

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