amytal

noun

Meaning

A brand name for amobarbital, a barbiturate derivative used as a sedative or hypnotic drug.

Examples

  • The psychiatrist prescribed Amytal to manage the patient's severe insomnia.
  • Historically, Amytal was used in clinical settings to induce a state of deep relaxation.

Synonyms: sedative, barbiturate, hypnotic, tranquilizer