Methylphenobarbital
Methylphenobarbital
Methylphenobarbital, also known as Mephobarbital (pronunciation: meth-ill-fee-no-bar-bi-tal), is a medication used primarily as an anticonvulsant to treat seizure disorders and epilepsy. It belongs to the class of drugs known as barbiturates.
Etymology
The term "Methylphenobarbital" is derived from its chemical structure. It is a barbiturate drug with a methyl group (CH3) and a phenyl group (C6H5) attached to its core structure.
Usage
Methylphenobarbital is used to control seizures. It works by reducing the activity of nerves in the brain that cause seizures. This medication is also used for short-term treatment of insomnia.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Methylphenobarbital include drowsiness, dizziness, and headache. Serious side effects may include memory problems, mood changes, and trouble sleeping.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methylphenobarbital
- Wikipedia's article - Methylphenobarbital
This MedicineGPT article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski