Generic Name:

Pentobarbital sodium

Common Brands:

Nembutal

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Short-acting barbiturate

Forms:

Injection solution

Administration:

By intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) administration

Therapeutic Uses:

• Sedation and preanesthetic
• Short-term treatment of insomnia
• Emergency control of seizures 

Controlled Status:

Schedule II controlled substance