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Butabarbital

Generic Name
Butabarbital
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H16N2O3
CAS Number
125-40-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
P0078O25A9

Overview

Butabarbital, or Butisol, is a fast onset barbiturate with short duration of action compared to other barbiturates. This makes butabarbital a useful drug for treating severe insomnia and pre-operative anxiety. Butabarbital is less commonly used in recent years, as more patients are typically prescribed benzodiazepines. Its short duration of action gives butabarbital a high abuse potential, comparable to secobarbital. Butabarbital was granted FDA approval on 5 June 1939.

Background

Butabarbital, or Butisol, is a fast onset barbiturate with short duration of action compared to other barbiturates. This makes butabarbital a useful drug for treating severe insomnia and pre-operative anxiety. Butabarbital is less commonly used in recent years, as more patients are typically prescribed benzodiazepines. Its short duration of action gives butabarbital a high abuse potential, comparable to secobarbital. Butabarbital was granted FDA approval on 5 June 1939.

Indication

Butabarbital is indicated for use as a sedative or hypnotic. Butabarbital should not be used to treat insomnia for longer than 2 weeks.

Associated Conditions

  • Insomnia

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