veronal

• Barbiturique historiquement utilisé comme somnifère ou sédatif pour traiter l'insomnie.

A barbiturate drug historically used as a hypnotic or sedative for treating insomnia.

1. Barbiturate drugC1formalmedical

   A barbiturate compound formerly used as a sedative and hypnotic to treat insomnia and anxiety.

   Véronal

   • The doctor prescribed veronal to help the patient sleep.
   • Veronal was commonly used in the early 20th century as a sleeping aid.
   • Overuse of veronal can lead to dependence and serious side effects.

   Synonymesbarbitalbarbitonediethylmalonylurea