Barbiturates Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Drug
A
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
2
Q
MOA
A
GABA agonist - CNS deprssion
3
Q
Indications
A
Seizures, sedation
4
Q
AE/SE
A
Resp depression, sedation, hypotension, irritability and hyperactive (children), confusion and anxiety (older adults)
Less sedating than other barbiturates, but less often used due to dependence
