Ethaminal
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C11H18N2O3
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/pentob.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
226.272 g/mol
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Melting Point
129.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
679 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
2.081
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Dosage Forms
Capsule; Liquid; Solution; Suppository
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Indication
For the short-term treatment of insomnia.
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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.
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Absorption
Barbiturates are absorbed in varying degrees following oral, rectal, or parenteral administration.
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals