SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL: APPLICATIONS, IMPACTS, AND LEGAL STATUS

Pentobarbital sodium is a potent central nervous system depressant. It acts as primarily a brief-acting barbiturate, frequently prescribed for the management of seizures. Furthermore, it may be used in induce anesthesia and as a component in executions. However, pentobarbital sodium displays a high risk 3% pentobarbital sodium for intoxication and