Medical Functions of Barbiturates (373 words, 2 pages)
Barbiturates are a type of sedative which are administered to produce sleep. They are any of an important group of drugs that depress brain function. Depending on the dosage or formulation, barbiturates have a sedative (tranquilizing), hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anticonvulsant, or anesthetic effect. Some barbiturates that are very short acting such ...
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