Sedative/Hypnotics Are Also Called

Question: Sedative hypnotic drugs

Answer: Class of drugs that produce relaxing to sleep-inducing effects depending on the dosage- central nervous depressants

Question: Barbituates

Answer: Developed by Bayer, synthesized from chemicals in urine, and was called barbital

Question: Barbital

Answer: First Barbituate that used to treat anxiety and nervousness; it was originally used for inducing sleep;

Question: Veronal

Answer: Brand name for barbital

Question: Phenobarbital

Answer: Second Barbituate that produces relaxation and relieves anxiety - brand name is Luminal and is “long acting”