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  • noun barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic

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Examples

  • Intravenous injections of a chemical agent we call Pentothal-V6, twice a day for ten days at twelve-hour intervals — once the client has been put into a suitably frightened, disoriented frame of mind, by the usual sleep-wake method, followed by four days of sleeplessness. "

    Noble House Clavell, James 1981

  • Just the last phase and don't name Pentothal-V6, just call it medicine.

    Noble House Clavell, James 1981

  • Sodium thiopental, known by the brand name Pentothal, is no longer the most commonly used anesthetic in Canada, but is critical because it's considered the best drug for geriatric, cardiovascular, obstetric and other patients who may be prone to side effects or complications from other medications.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed CARLY WEEKS 2011

  • He says Italian authorities wanted Hospira to ensure Pentothal wasn't used for lethal injections, as in many states.

    Drug shortages forcing some risky alternatives 2011

  • He says Italian authorities wanted Hospira to ensure Pentothal wasn't used for lethal injections, as in many states.

    Drug shortages forcing some risky alternatives 2011

  • The therapist, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur used unorthodox, but not unethical, treatment for ten years, such as, psychoanalysis, hypnosis and Sodium Pentothal which resulted in the complete integration of the 16 personalities.

    Patrick Suraci: Sybil in Her Own Words Patrick Suraci 2011

  • The therapist, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur used unorthodox, but not unethical, treatment for ten years, such as, psychoanalysis, hypnosis and Sodium Pentothal which resulted in the complete integration of the 16 personalities.

    Patrick Suraci: Sybil in Her Own Words Patrick Suraci 2011

  • The newer drug propofol is used far more often than Pentothal, but they aren't interchangeable, says Jerry Cohen, president-elect of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

    Drug shortages forcing some risky alternatives 2011

  • Ohio and Washington state recently switched to using only sodium thiopental, which is also known as Pentothal.

    Company to stop making drug commonly used in executions Rob Stein 2011

  • Ohio and Washington state recently switched to using only sodium thiopental, which is also known as Pentothal.

    Lethal injection drug being phased out Rob Stein 2011

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