Assertion: amobarbital | /r/Synonym | sodium amytal
Facets:
value: formerly
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Sedatives or hypnotics that alter higher cognitive function include ethanol, scopolamine, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, potent short or intermediate acting hypnotic benzodiazepines such as midazolam, flunitrazepam, and various short and ultra-short acting barbiturates, including sodium thiopental (commonly known by the brand name Pentothal) and amobarbital (formerly known as sodium amytal).
text: Also known as sodium amytal or amylobarbitone, amobarbital is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of insomnia but only for the short-term due to the highly addictive nature of the drug and the loss of efficacy that occurs after this period.