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    Pentobarbital

    Aliases: nembutal, novopentobarb

    Categories

    depressant habit-forming barbiturate
    pentobarbital structure

    Summary

    A CNS depressant drug that is of the barbituate class. Typically not used often as it is easier to OD on than benzodiazepines, the new alternative to barbituates. Used often for insomnia, to cause sedation.

    ⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants, also avoid if you have respiratory issues or liver issues as barbiturates are harsh on the liver.

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset:
      • Oral: 15-60 minutes
      • Intramuscular: 10-25 minutes
      • Intravenous: 1 minutes
    • Duration:
      • Intravenous: 15-20 hours
      • Oral: 3-4 hours
      • Intramuscular: 3-4 hours
    • After-effects:
      • 1-36 hours

    Helpful Links

    💊 Pill Identifier 📘 Experience Reports (Erowid)

    Known Combinations

    No interaction data available from Tripsit

    Studies & References

    • Information on summary duration onset and dosage: Page 930 - Nurse's drug handbook 14th edition Jones and Bartlett 2015