Chapter 18, Problem 80AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The common structure feature in all barbiturate molecules should be explained. It should be explained that how the modification in these structures change the properties of individual barbiturate drug.

Concept introduction:

The barbiturate drugs are the synthetic type of medicines which are used as a depressant of central nervous system. They are generally used as sedatives to relieve anxiety, stress or mental pressure and also most commonly as the anesthetic drugs before surgery. The overdose of such medicines can cause coma too.