Drug details

Nembutal (pentobarbital)

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Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium) is a barbiturate that acts as a depressant, or sedative, used short-term to treat insomnia. Nembutal is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, and to cause patients to fall asleep for surgery. Nembutal is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• constipation,
• nervousness,
• skin rash.
• low blood pressure,
• drowsiness,
• insomnia,
• confusion, 
• anxiety,
• problems with memory or concentration,
• irritability,
• agitation,
• nightmares,
• loss of balance or coordination, 
• excitement,
• aggression (especially in children or older adults),
• "hangover" effect (drowsiness the day after a dose),
• injection site reactions, or

The following drugs are related to Nembutal, either as a replacement or used together:

• Defitelio (defibrotide sodium for intravenous use)

The following supplements are related to Nembutal, and may be used together with the drug:

• Inositol (s.)