barbiturate

Intravenous sedatives and depressants [1930 to 1940] {barbiturate}| bind to gamma-aminobutyric-acid (GABA) receptors and keep chloride channels open longer. Barbiturates can cause physical and psychological dependence. Barbiturates are for insomnia. They include barbital (Veronal), phenobarbital (Luminal), and thiopental (Pentothal) or sodium amytal.

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