Chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₃ Molecular mass: 226.272 g/mol PubChem compound: 4737
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate used mainly for its antiepileptic properties. It induces liver enzymes and alters the metabolism of a number of other drugs. Sedation is common but tends to become less of a problem as phenobarbital antiepileptic treatment continues.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05CA01 | Pentobarbital | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05C Hypnotics and sedatives → N05CA Barbiturates, plain |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHENOBARBITONE Tablet | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Pentobarbital is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Japan (JP)
South Africa (ZA)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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