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amobarbital

DEFINITIONS OF: amobarbital

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n a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relieve insomnia and as an anticonvulsant

Types:
Amytal, amobarbital sodium, blue, blue angel, blue devil
the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
Type of:
barbiturate
organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
truth drug, truth serum
an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely
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