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barbiturate
This term refers to a specific class of sedative-hypnotic drugs known for their central nervous system depressant effects. In medical and legal contexts, it carries a heavy connotation of potency and risk, often associated with the history of anesthesia and the danger of overdose or dependency.
As a chemical classification, the word is used both to describe the general category of substances and the individual molecules themselves. It is typically encountered in clinical reports, pharmacological texts, or forensic toxicology rather than in casual conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient manage severe insomnia.
He was found unconscious after taking an overdose of a barbiturate.
He was found unconscious after taking an overdose of a barbiturate.
Barbiturates were once the primary treatment for anxiety before benzodiazepines became common.
I wonder if this specific barbiturate will cause too much daytime drowsiness.
The toxicology report confirmed the presence of a barbiturate in the bloodstream.
The toxicology report confirmed the presence of a barbiturate in the bloodstream.
Avoid alcohol when taking a barbiturate as it can dangerously increase the sedative effect.
The patient is currently under the influence of a short acting barbiturate.
They used a barbiturate to induce a coma and reduce brain swelling.