SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL: APPLICATIONS, IMPACTS, AND LEGAL STATUS

Pentobarbital sodium is a potent central nervous system depressant. It acts as primarily a quick-acting barbiturate, often prescribed for the management of convulsions. Furthermore, it may be used in initiating anesthesia and as a component in executions. However, pentobarbital sodium displays a high risk for overdose and can cause death if used i