Crotylbarbital (Mepertan, Kalipnon, Barotal), also known as crotarbital, is a
barbiturate derivative developed by Eli Lilly in the 1930s.
It has
sedative and
hypnotic effects,
and was used for the treatment of
insomnia
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which people have trouble sleeping. They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, ...
until it was replaced by newer alternative drugs with fewer side effects and lower risk of overdose.
See also
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Barbiturate
References
Alkene derivatives
Barbiturates
Hypnotics
Sedatives
Crotyl compounds
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