SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL: APPLICATIONS, IMPACTS, AND LEGAL STATUS

Pentobarbital sodium is a strong central nervous system depressant. It acts as primarily a quick-acting barbiturate, often prescribed for the control of convulsions. Furthermore, it may be used in inducing anesthesia and as a component within executions. However, pentobarbital sodium possesses a high risk for overdose and can lead to severe compli