Drug Classification

noun a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid

• The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help with the patient's insomnia.
• I heard that taking barbiturates can make you really sleepy.
• Some people use barbiturates to chill out and relax.
• His love for her was like a powerful barbiturate, calming his restless heart.

noun the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs

• The study of pharmacology involves the research and development of new drugs.
• I'm taking a pharmacology class this semester to learn about different medications.
• Pharmacology is like learning the magic behind how drugs work in our bodies.
• Understanding pharmacology is like unlocking the secrets of how to treat various illnesses effectively.