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Mebaral

Mebaral

9.9
A long-acting medicine that calms the body and helps stop epileptic seizures
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛbərəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Mebaral
  • The doctor prescribed Mebaral to help control his epileptic seizures.

Examples

  • Patients should not abruptly stop taking Mebaral without consulting their healthcare provider.

  • The doctor prescribed Mebaral for her seizures.

  • Due to its sedative effects, Mebaral must be taken exactly as directed by a physician.

  • Have you ever taken Mebaral for epilepsy?

  • The doctor prescribed Mebaral to help control his epileptic seizures.

  • Due to its sedative effects, Mebaral must be taken exactly as directed by a physician.

  • Patients should not abruptly stop taking Mebaral without consulting their healthcare provider.

Synonyms

phenobarbital
vsMebaral
  • Specialized
7 8.5

A long-lasting drug that calms people and helps stop seizures

is noted especially for epilepsy treatment rather than general use
amobarbital
vsMebaral
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A medicine that makes people sleep and helps control seizures

is longer acting and used especially to control seizures rather than insomnia
mephobarbital
vsMebaral
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-acting medicine that calms the brain to treat seizures

is the same class but emphasises epilepsy use over general sedation
metharbital
vsMebaral
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that helps control seizures in people with epilepsy

is long-acting and also used as a sedative especially for epilepsy

Surface Forms

Mebaral singular
Mebarals plural

Etymology

Mebaral is a brand name that points to its drug family: the barb- part comes from barbiturate, the group of calming medicines. So thinking of Mebaral as a type of 'barbiturate' helps you remember it is a long-acting sedative and anticonvulsant used to control seizures.