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