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pentobarbital sodium

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

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — pentobarbital sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
RECTAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

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

Key facts

INN pentobarbital sodium
Brand NEMBUTAL SODIUM
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route RECTAL
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 pentobarbital sodium?

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

What is the brand name for pentobarbital sodium?

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

What is the US approval status of pentobarbital sodium?

pentobarbital 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.