PHENOBARBITAL SODIUM
\fˈɛnəbˌɑːbɪtə͡l sˈə͡ʊdi͡əm], \fˈɛnəbˌɑːbɪtəl sˈəʊdiəm], \f_ˈɛ_n_ə_b_ˌɑː_b_ɪ_t_əl s_ˈəʊ_d_iə_m]\
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A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It promotes binding to inhibitory GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID subtype receptors, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
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hydromorphic
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