secobarbital
/ˌsɛkoʊˈbɑːrbɪtɔːl/
noun
- A strong sedative and hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia and as a pre-anesthetic, belonging to the barbiturate class.
- Overdose of secobarbital can cause dangerous slowing of breathing and heart rate.
- Secobarbital is rarely used today because of its high risk of dependence.
- The doctor prescribed secobarbital for the patient's severe insomnia.