TALBUTAL CIII (250 MG)

Toxicity

Acute barbiturate poisoning is associated with symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, coma, respiratory depression, hypotension, and shock.

Chemical properties

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The Uses of TALBUTAL CIII (250 MG)

A stuctural isomer of Butalbital (B690100). A short to intermediate-acting barbiturate that act as nonselective depressants of the central nervous system (CNS). Sedative, hypnotic. Controlled Substance.

Background

Talbutal, also called 5-allyl-5-sec-butylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate with a short to intermediate duration of action. Talbutal is a schedule III drug in the U.S.

Indications

For use as a sedative and hypnotic.

Definition

ChEBI: Talbutal is a member of barbiturates.

brand name

Lotusate (Sanofi Aventis).

Pharmacokinetics

Talbutal is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate that is a nonselective central nervous system (CNS) depressant. As with other barbiturates, talbutal is capable of producing all levels of CNS mood alteration from excitation to mild sedation, hypnosis, and deep coma. Barbiturates may also induce anesthesia at sufficiently high therapeutic doses.

Metabolism

Not Available