Ethaminal
Category
Ethaminal Brand names, Ethaminal Analogs
Ethaminal Brand Names Mixture
Ethaminal Chemical_Formula
C11H18N2O3
Ethaminal RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/pentob.htm
Ethaminal fda sheet
Ethaminal msds (material safety sheet)
Ethaminal Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ethaminal Molecular Weight
226.272 g/mol
Ethaminal Melting Point
129.5 oC
Ethaminal H2O Solubility
679 mg/L
Ethaminal State
Solid
Ethaminal LogP
2.081
Ethaminal Dosage Forms
Capsule; Liquid; Solution; Suppository
Ethaminal Indication
For the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Ethaminal Pharmacology
Pentobarbital, a barbiturate, is used for the treatment of short term insomnia. It belongs to a group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants that induce drowsiness and relieve tension or nervousness. Little analgesia is conferred by barbiturates; their use in the presence of pain may result in excitation.
Ethaminal Absorption
Barbiturates are absorbed in varying degrees following oral, rectal, or parenteral administration.
Ethaminal side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Ethaminal Patient Information
Ethaminal Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
