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Pentobarbital versus phenobarbital
Compare and Contrast of these two barbiturates
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Pharmacology
12/03/2011

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Pentobarbital
Definition
Can be given rectally
Term
Pentobarbital and Phenobarbital
Definition
Can be given oral, IV, and IM
Term
Pentobarbital
Definition
Short acting (1-4 hours)
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
Long acting (days)
Term
Pentobarbital and Phenobarbital
Definition
Increases efficacy of GABA by increasing open time of Cl channel
Term
Pentobarbital
Definition
Direct GABA A receptor activation
Term
Pentobarbital and Phenobarbital
Definition
Noncompetitive antagonist at AMPA receptor
Term
Pentobarbital
Definition
Used for preoperative sedation
Term
Pentobarbital
Definition
Emergency treatment for seizures
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
Anticonvulsant