Drug reference
amobarbital
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Barbiturates)
Mechanism of action
Depress the sensory cortex by interfering with transmission of impulses from thalamus. This results in decreased motor activity, altered cerebellar function, drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis
Common side effects
- Agitation
- Somnolence
- Bradycardia
- Confusion
- Hyperkinesia
Known interactions (3)
- amobarbital + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- amobarbital + lorlatinib Contraindicated
- amobarbital + lurasidone Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is amobarbital?
amobarbital belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does amobarbital work?
Depress the sensory cortex by interfering with transmission of impulses from thalamus. This results in decreased motor activity, altered cerebellar function, drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis
What are the common side effects of amobarbital?
Agitation, Somnolence, Bradycardia, Confusion, Hyperkinesia
Which drugs interact with amobarbital?
isocarboxazid, lorlatinib, lurasidone
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