A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.
Secobarbital
A barbiturate that is used as a sedative. Secobarbital is reported to have no anti-anxiety activity.
Chloral Hydrate
A hypnotic and sedative used in the treatment of INSOMNIA.
Barbiturates
A class of chemicals derived from barbituric acid or thiobarbituric acid. Many of these are GABA MODULATORS used as HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES, as ANESTHETICS, or as ANTICONVULSANTS.