title: Current drug therapy--barbiturates.
abstract: The following aspects of barbiturate therapy are reviewed: chemistry and stability of the agents; mechanism of action; pharmacology; absorption, distribution. metabolism and excretion; uses; cautions; drug interactions; laboratory test interferences; acute toxicity; chronic toxicity; and dosage.
mesh_terms: D001463:Barbiturates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000633:toxicity; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004355:Drug Stability; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001463:Barbiturates