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Butisol (Butabarbital Sodium) - Summary

 



BUTISOL SUMMARY

BUTISOL SODIUMŪ CIII

BUTISOL SODIUMŪ (butabarbital sodium tablets, USP and butabarbital sodium oral solution, USP) is a non-selective central nervous system depressant which is used as a sedative or hypnotic. It is available for oral administration as Tablets containing 30 mg or 50 mg butabarbital sodium; and as Oral Solution containing 30 mg/5 mL, with alcohol (by volume) 7%.

BUTISOL SODIUMŪ (butabarbital sodium tablets, USP and butabarbital sodium oral solution, USP) is indicated for use as a sedative or hypnotic.

Since barbiturates appear to lose their effectiveness for sleep induction and sleep maintenance after 2 weeks, use of BUTISOL SODIUMŪ in treating insomnia should be limited to this time (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).


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Media Articles Related to Butisol (Butabarbital)

Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Source: MedicineNet Sleep Aids And Stimulants Specialty [2009.07.27]
Title: Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009

Pills Plus Psychotherapy Can Beat Insomnia
Source: MedicineNet Sleep Aids And Stimulants Specialty [2009.05.20]
Title: Pills Plus Psychotherapy Can Beat Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 5/20/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2009

Insomnia
Source: MedicineNet Biorhythms Specialty [2009.03.03]
Title: Insomnia
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/6/2005
Last Editorial Review: 3/3/2009

Insomnia Treatment: Sleep Aids and Stimulants
Source: MedicineNet Narcolepsy Specialty [2009.01.14]
Title: Insomnia Treatment: Sleep Aids and Stimulants
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 9/24/1999 7:06:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/14/2009

Ten Tips to Avoid Insomnia and Get a Good Night's Sleep
Source: MedicineNet temazepam Specialty [2008.06.05]
Title: Ten Tips to Avoid Insomnia and Get a Good Night's Sleep
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 6/14/2005
Last Editorial Review: 6/5/2008

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Published Studies Related to Butisol (Butabarbital)

Comparative abuse liability and pharmacological effects of meprobamate, triazolam, and butabarbital. [2003.06]
Implementation of regulations to control the prescribing of benzodiazepines in New York State in 1989 resulted in a 55% decrease in benzodiazepine prescribing, with a concomitant increase in the rates of prescribing older sedative-hypnotic compounds such as butabarbital (30% increase) and meprobamate (125% increase).

Comparison of anaesthetic and kinetic properties of thiobutabarbital, butabarbital and hexobarbital after intravenous threshold doses in the male rat. [1989.03]
Due to the exceptionally long duration of action of thiobutbarbital the anaesthetic properties of this barbiturate was reinvestigated with an intravenous threshold technique using butabarbital and hexobarbital as references. Adult male rats were used.

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Page last updated: 2009-07-27

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