GARDENAL
\ɡˈɑːdiːnə͡l], \ɡˈɑːdiːnəl], \ɡ_ˈɑː_d_iː_n_əl]\
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A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It promotes binding to inhibitory GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID subtype receptors, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
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