Phenobarbital

C2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    15 %
  • Retention Rate
    80 %
  • Complexity
    90 %
  • Phenobarbital Meanings

    noun a barbiturate drug used primarily as an anticonvulsant

    adjective relating to or characteristic of phenobarbital

    Fields related to phenobarbital

    Medicine

    Phenobarbital is a medication used to treat epilepsy and seizures.

    Veterinary Medicine

    Phenobarbital is commonly used in veterinary medicine to control seizures in dogs and cats.

    Neurology

    Phenobarbital is often prescribed as a first-line treatment for certain types of epilepsy.

    Pharmacology

    Phenobarbital is a barbiturate drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant.

    Occupation Usage of phenobarbital

    Doctor

    Phenobarbital is commonly used by doctors to treat seizures, epilepsy, and certain types of sleep disorders.

    Veterinarian

    Veterinarians may prescribe phenobarbital to treat seizures in animals, particularly in dogs.

    Neurologist

    Neurologists often prescribe phenobarbital as a first-line treatment for certain types of seizures and epilepsy.

    Pharmacist

    Pharmacists dispense phenobarbital to patients with valid prescriptions from healthcare providers.

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