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phenobarbital

phenobarbital Phenobarbital is a barbituric acid derivative that broadly depresses central nervous system activity.

Phenobarbital is a barbituric acid derivative that broadly depresses central nervous system activity. It works by strengthening GABA-A receptor effects, altering chloride flow through those channels, and reducing glutamate-related depolarization.