barbiturates

     

Barbiturates are rugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants.

Trivia about barbiturates

  • Sodium penthothal is in this class of drugs that have sedative & hypnotic properties
  • In 1903, barbital became the 1st of this type of drug