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butabarbital sodium

butabarbital sodium (SODIUM BUTABARBITAL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — butabarbital sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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0
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Quick answer

butabarbital sodium (SODIUM BUTABARBITAL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN butabarbital sodium
Brand SODIUM BUTABARBITAL
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is butabarbital sodium?

butabarbital sodium (SODIUM BUTABARBITAL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for butabarbital sodium?

SODIUM BUTABARBITAL is a marketed brand name for butabarbital sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of butabarbital sodium?

butabarbital sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.