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”