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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010634
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Preferred Name

Phenobarbital

Definitions
A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
Synonyms
Monosodium Salt Phenobarbital
Sodium, Phenobarbital
Phenemal
Phenobarbital, Monosodium Salt
2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-
Phenobarbitone
Phenobarbital Sodium
Phenylbarbital
Acid, Phenylethylbarbituric
Phenylethylbarbituric Acid
Hysteps
Luminal
Gardenal
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