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 induce anesthesia and as a component of lethal injections. However, pentobarbital sodium displays a high risk for intoxication and can cause severe comp