SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL: APPLICATIONS, IMPACTS, AND LEGAL STATUS

Pentobarbital sodium is a potent central nervous system depressant. It functions as primarily a brief-acting barbiturate, commonly prescribed for the control of convulsions. Furthermore, it may be used in inducing anesthesia and as a component in lethal injections. However, pentobarbital sodium exhibits a high risk for toxicity and can lead to fat