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Thiamylal (Surital) - is a barbiturate derivative invented in the 1950s. It has sedative, anticonvulsant and hypnotic effects, and is used as a strong but short acting sedative. Thamylal is still in current use, primarily for induction in surgical anaesthesia or as an anticonvulsant to counteract side effects from other anaesthetics.
Thioxanthenes - is a chemical compound in which the oxygen atom in xanthene is replaced with a
sulfur atom. It is also related to phenothiazine. Several of its derivatives are used as typical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses.
Piperazine compounds - is an organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two
nitrogen atoms at opposite positions in the ring. Piperazine exists as small alkaline deliquescent crystals with a saline taste.
Haldol - Haldol is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Haldol is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Thorazine - Thorazine is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental
problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Thorazine is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Prolixin (Fluphenazine) - is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Fluphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
Etrafon / Trilafon - (generic name perphenazine) is an antipsychotic drug made by combining the two medications whose generic names are Perphenazine and Amitriptyline. It is prescribed to alleviate
psychotic thinking sometimes associated with extreme mood swings in those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.Compazine
Phenothiazines - are used to treat serious mental and emotional disorders, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Some are used also to control agitation in certain patients, severe nausea and vomiting, severe hiccups, and moderate to severe pain in some hospitalized patients.
9. Fluitrazepam ( also known as Narcozep, Rohypnol, Primun, Rohipnol, Roipnol or often referred to as Roofies, its street name) is an intermediate acting benzodiazepine used as hypnotic, sedative, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant drug. 10. Lorazepam - is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders.
10. Thiopental - is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Thiopental slows the activity of your brain and nervous system. Thiopental is used to help you relax before you receive general anesthesia with an inhaled medication.
Valium (diazepam)
is a benzodiazepine. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Valium is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures.
Ativan (lorazepam)
is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-ehpeens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Ativan is used to treat anxiety disorders.
Lorazepam (trademarked as Ativan) - is a high-potency, short- to intermediateacting, 3-hydroxy benzodiazepine drug that has all six intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, antiemetic and muscle relaxant. Lorazepam is used for the short-term treatment of anxiety, insomnia, acute seizures including status epilepticus and sedation of hospitalized patients, as well as sedation of aggressive patients.
Prolixin (Fluphenazine)
- is a typical antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of psychoses such as schizophrenia, manic phases of bipolar disorder, agitation, and dementia. It belongs to the piperazine class of phenothiazines. The medication may help control symptoms by blocking or lessening the effects of dopamine in the brain. It is not entirely known how the medication works.
Etrafon
- (perphenazine and amitriptyline) Tablets contain perphenazine, USP and amitriptyline hydrochloride, USP. Perphenazine is a piperazinyl phenothiazine having the chemical formula, C 21 H 26 CIN 3 OS. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a dibenzocycloheptadiene derivative having the chemical formula, C 20 H 23 N.HCl.
Compazine (prochlorperazine)
- is a phenothiazine derivative, present in Compazine tablets and Spansule sustained release capsules as the maleate. Its chemical name is 2-chloro10-[3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propyl]-10H-phenothiazine (Z)-2-butenedioate (1:2).
Diazepam
- is commonly used for treating anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, seizures including status epilepticus, muscle spasms (such as in cases of tetanus), restless legs syndrome, alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal and Mnire's disease. It may also be used before certain medical procedures (such as endoscopies) to reduce tension and anxiety, and in some surgical procedures to induce amnesia.
Haldol it is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems
caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Haldol is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia.
Alprazolam
- is a short-acting anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine class of psychoactive drugs. Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, binds to specific sites on the GABAA gamma-amino-butyric acid receptor. Alprazolam is commonly used and FDA approved for the medical treatment of panic disorder, and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or social anxiety disorder (SAD).
Butisol Sodium
- this form of barbiturate is used as a sleep pill. It is noted for the short duration of its effects. It is also sometimes combined with other drugs to form an antispasmodic medicine.
Luminal - is a trade name for a barbiturate that is used to treat seizures. Some sources claim that it
is the most widely used anticonvulsant drug in the world, though it is no longer prescribed frequently in the United States.
Nembutal Sodium
- also known by the name of Phenobarbital, this drug is used to treat insomnia and anxiety. It is made in tablet, liquid, and suppository forms, but these forms are no longer available in the United States.
Seconal Sodium
- like several of the other forms, this medicine is also used to treat insomnia. It is also prescribed occasionally to reduce anxiety and worry before surgery. Side effects of this drug include impaired motor function.
Allobarbital
- also known as allobarbitone and branded as Cibalgine or Dial-Ciba (in combination with ethyl carbamate), is a barbiturate derivative invented in 1912 by Ernst Preiswerk and Ernst Grether working for CIBA. It was used primarily as an anticonvulsant although it has now largely been replaced by newer drugs with improved safety profiles. Other uses for allobarbital included as an adjutant to boost the activity of analgesic drugs, and use in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety.
Butalbital
- is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) or aspirin, and is commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain and headache.
Secobarbital
- is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It is also used to relieve anxiety before surgery. Secobarbital is in a class of medications called barbiturates. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
Methohexital
- also called methohexitone, (marketed under the brand name Brevital) is a drug which is a barbiturate derivative. Methohexital is primarily used to induce anesthesia, and is generally provided as a sodium salt (i.e. methohexital sodium). It is only used in hospital or similar settings, under strict supervision. It has been commonly used to induce deep sedation, "twilight sleep" or general anesthesia for oral surgery and dentistry. It is also used to induce anesthesia prior to ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
Vinylbital
- also known as butylvinal, is a sedative hypnotic drug which is a barbiturate derivative. It was developed by Aktieboleget Pharmacia in the 1950s.
Name
Chemical name
Allobarbital
5,5-diallylbarbituric acid
C10H12N2O3
52IV 43-7
insomnia
Dialog
Amobarbital
5-ethyl-557C11H18N2O3 III isopentylbarbituric acid 43-2 5,5-diethylbarbituric acid 5-allyl-5isobutylbarbituric acid 5-butyl-557IV 44-3 77III 26-9 IV
insomnia, Amytal sedation, Tuinal seizures insomnia Malonal Veronal Lanorinal insomnia, Soneryl
Barbital
C8H12N2O3
Butalbital Butobarbital
C11H16N2O3
C10H16N2O3 77-
Name
Chemical name
Chemical formula
CAS No
Medical use
Pharmaceutical name
28-1
Prominal
Pentobarbital
5-ethyl-5-(176methylbutyl)barbituric C11H18N2O3 III 74-4 acid 5-ethyl-5phenylbarbituric acid 5-sec-butyl-5ethylbarbituric acid C12H12N2O3 50IV 06-6 125IV 40-6
insomnia, sedation, Nembutal seizures epilepsy Luminal Gardenal Butabarb insomnia, Quinalbarbitone sedation, Seconal seizures Tuinal Optanox
Phenobarbital
Secbutabarbital
C10H16N2O3
Secobarbital
Vinylbital
For pill identification, visit our barbiturates pictures gallery. Barbiturate Reference Table (list of barbiturates) Chemical Name Brand Name Half Life Allobarbital n/a n/a Alphenal n/a n/a Amobarbital Amytal Short Aprobarbital Alurate Short Brallobarbital Vesparax (mixed) No Reference Butobarbital Soneryl, Butisol Short Butalbital Fiorinal, Fioricet Medium Cyclobarbital Phanodorm Medium Methylphenobarbital Prominal Long Mephobarbital Mebaral Long Methohexital Brevital Very Short Pentobarbital Nembutal Short Phenobarbital Luminal Long
For pill identification, visit our barbiturates pictures gallery. Barbiturate Reference Table (list of barbiturates) Chemical Name Brand Name Half Life Allobarbital n/a n/a Alphenal n/a n/a Amobarbital Amytal Short Aprobarbital Alurate Short Brallobarbital Vesparax (mixed) No Reference Butobarbital Soneryl, Butisol Short Butalbital Fiorinal, Fioricet Medium Cyclobarbital Phanodorm Medium Methylphenobarbital Prominal Long Mephobarbital Mebaral Long Methohexital Brevital Very Short Pentobarbital Nembutal Short Phenobarbital Luminal Long
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Aprobarbital