Pronunciation: /fɪnoʊˈbɑrbɪtəl/
noun a barbiturate drug used primarily as an anticonvulsant
A1 My doctor prescribed me phenobarbital for my seizures.
A2 Phenobarbital is commonly used to treat epilepsy in children.
B1 The pharmacist explained the potential side effects of phenobarbital before dispensing the medication.
B2 Patients taking phenobarbital should be closely monitored for any signs of toxicity.
C1 The hospital protocol requires detailed documentation when administering phenobarbital to patients.
C2 Research studies have shown the efficacy of phenobarbital in treating certain types of seizures.
adjective relating to or characteristic of phenobarbital
A1 My doctor prescribed me phenobarbital for my sleep problems.
A2 The pharmacist explained that phenobarbital is a type of sedative.
B1 The patient's medical history indicated a previous use of phenobarbital.
B2 The side effects of phenobarbital can include drowsiness and dizziness.
C1 The doctor recommended phenobarbital as a treatment option for epilepsy.
C2 The research study compared the efficacy of phenobarbital to other anticonvulsant medications.
formal Phenobarbital is a medication commonly used to treat seizures in patients with epilepsy.
informal My dog takes phenobarbital to control his seizures.
slang I heard some people call phenobarbital 'pheno' for short.
figurative Taking phenobarbital is like putting a blanket over the brain's electrical activity to prevent seizures.
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