phenobarbital

phenobarbital Definition

pheno·bar·bi·tal (fē′nə bär′bi tôl′, -tal′)

noun

a white, odorless, crystalline barbiturate, CHNO, used as a sedative, sleeping pill, or anticonvulsant

phenobarbital Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: If used regularly, they can become addictive. * Barbiturates, including phenobarbital, bring feelings of calmness.
show: Carcinogenesis: Animal data show that phenobarbital can be carcinogenic after lifetime administration.
give: Infants that are physically dependent on barbiturates may be given phenobarbital, 3 to 10 mg/kg/day.

Modifies a noun

sodium: Phenobarbital sodium 200 mg/ml injection 1 ml ampoules: The person giving you this medicine will make sure that you get the correct dose.

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