Brallobarbital
Brallobarbital is a barbiturate developed in the 1920s. It has sedative and hypnotic properties, and was used for the treatment of insomnia.
History[edit | edit source]
Brallobarbital was first synthesized in the 1920s by the pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche. It was marketed under the brand name Vesparax, often in combination with other drugs such as secobarbital and amobarbital.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As a barbiturate, brallobarbital acts as a central nervous system depressant, producing effects ranging from mild sedation to total anesthesia. It works by enhancing the action of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, which results in a decrease in nerve cell activity.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Brallobarbital was primarily used as a treatment for insomnia. However, due to its potential for abuse and the development of tolerance, it has largely been replaced by other, safer medications.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of brallobarbital include drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. More serious side effects can include respiratory depression, addiction, and in rare cases, death.
Legal status[edit | edit source]
In many countries, brallobarbital is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and addiction.
See also[edit | edit source]
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