Ultra-short acting ones like thiopental sodium and thiamylal are used intravenously to induce unconsciousness.
Ultra-short acting ones like thiopental sodium and thiamylal are used intravenously to induce unconsciousness. Although largely replaced as sedatives by benzodiazepines, Nembutal, Amytal, and Seconal are used to fall asleep, while long-acting ones like Luminal are used to treat epilepsy. FTP, what is this class of organic compounds derived from malonyl urea and named for a woman?
Ultra-short acting ones like thiopental sodium and thiamylal are used intravenously to induce unconsciousness.
barbiturates