Metharbital
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Metharbital is a barbiturate that was first synthesized in Germany in 1905. It is used as a long-acting sedative and hypnotic. Metharbital is currently a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act in the United States. Its LD50 in mice is 2500 mg/kg.
History[edit | edit source]
Metharbital was first synthesized in Germany in 1905 and was marketed under the trade name Gemonil. It was used as a long-acting sedative and hypnotic until the 1970s, when it was replaced by newer drugs with improved safety profiles.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Metharbital works by increasing the activity of the GABA neurotransmitter in the brain, which produces a calming effect. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of metharbital include drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of coordination. More serious side effects can include confusion, hallucinations, and addiction.
Legal status[edit | edit source]
In the United States, metharbital is a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This means it has a potential for abuse less than drugs in Schedules I and II, but abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
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