amobarbital
noun
Meaning
A barbiturate derivative used medically as a sedative and hypnotic to treat insomnia or induce anesthesia.
Examples
- Clinical trials evaluated the efficacy of amobarbital in managing severe cases of sleep deprivation.
- The patient was prescribed amobarbital for short-term relief of acute anxiety symptoms.
Synonyms: sedative, barbiturate, hypnotic, tranquilizer