.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N05C_HypnoticsAndSedatives.N05CA16_Hexobarbital.Hexobarbital .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N05C_HypnoticsAndSedatives.N05CA16_Hexobarbital.Hexobarbital| name: | Hexobarbital |
| ATC code: | N05CA16 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Hexobarbital is a barbiturate derivative with sedative and hypnotic properties, formerly used as a short-acting anesthetic and in sleep disorders. Its clinical use has been largely discontinued due to safety concerns and the development of safer alternatives. It is not a currently approved or widely used medication.
Pharmacokinetic parameter estimates based on published animal and human studies, primarily from older literature. Typical values are for healthy adult humans after intravenous administration.