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What is a bartiturate?
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics and as anticonvulsants. They have addiction potential, both physical and psychological. Barbiturates have now largely been replaced by benzodiazepines mainly due to benzodiazepines being significantly less dangerous in overdose. Barbiturates are derivatives of barbituric acid.
What are the similarities and differences between benzodiazepines and barbiturates?
Benzodiazepines and BarbituratesBarbituratesBarbiturates include sleeping pills. They were synthesized in 1864. Due to dangers they present, such as overdose, they have largely been replaced with benzodiazepines today.BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepines are tranquilizers and are used to treat anxiety and mental illnesses. They are widely used in the United States due to the growing number of mental illnesses that are being diagnosed.For more information, please visit the Related Link.
What drug can slow down the central nervous system?
Benzodiazepines,barbiturates, and sleep medications.
What are a group of drugs that alter brain activity?
Opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and a number of others.
What has the author Jeanette Rogerson written?
Jeanette Rogerson has written: 'The fluorescence study of barbiturates and 1,4-benzodiazepines'
What is Xanax a stimmulant or depressant?
Its a depressant. Well, the individual that answered before pretty much hit the nail on the head. I will add some detail to the answer. Xanax is the trade name of alprazolam tablets, developed by Upjohn (Pfizer made the acquisition, so Pfizer produces the Trade name tablets). I will just use Xanax when referring to alprazolam. Xanax is a benzodiazepine, it is related to Valium, Ativan, and Klonopin. Xanax is used generally treat anxiety disorders and it is the most written prescription for benzodiazepines in the United States. It works well for reducing intense anxiety for example, panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder some cases. Benzodiazepines have largely replaced barbiturates, which were used prior to the advent of benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepine safety profile remains far superior barbiturates which is why they have largely replaced them. However, it is not stimulant of the central nervous system unless also paradoxical effects occur.
Which compound is used as anaesthetic reagent surgical operation?
Examples are: ether, nitrogen protoxide, lidocaine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, etc.
What is tested for in a 10 panel test?
amphetamine barbiturates benzodiazepines cannabinoids cocaine ethanol methadone opiates PCP Tricyclic Antidepressants
What has supplanted benzodiazepines?
In current use, the benzodiazepines, the best known class of anxiolytics, have been largely supplanted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
What drugs are tested on a 7 panel ua?
Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene.
Tranquilizers and barbiturates fit into which drug category?
Valium, Xanax, and other depressants that work by reducing the function of the Central Nervous System. Kimber :) Actually, barbiturates and benzodiazepines are classes of drugs. So, the original question is problematic. (Also, just as a side note, the very definition of a depressant is that it inhibits/slows the working of the Central Nervous System.) Although, barbiturates and benzodiazepines produce similar effects and are often used for similar purposes, drugs fall into one category or the other. Valium, Xanax, Librium, etc., are all benzodiazepines whereas as Fiorocet is an example of a barbiturate.
Will ativan show as a barbiturate?
No. Ativan is a Benzodiazepine, not a Barbitiurate. That said, Benzodiazepines, like Barbiturates are Schedule IV drugs - meaning it can and probably will be screened for in drug tests.
