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pentobarbital and Acromegaly

pentobarbital has been researched along with Acromegaly in 1 studies

Pentobarbital: A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) agent and is usually given orally. It is prescribed more frequently for sleep induction than for sedation but, like similar agents, may lose its effectiveness by the second week of continued administration. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p236)
pentobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and sec-pentyl groups.

Acromegaly: A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE in adults. It is characterized by bony enlargement of the FACE; lower jaw (PROGNATHISM); hands; FEET; HEAD; and THORAX. The most common etiology is a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch36, pp79-80)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kastin, AJ1
Coy, DH1
Jacquet, Y1
Schally, AV1
Plotnikoff, NP1

Other Studies

1 other study available for pentobarbital and Acromegaly

ArticleYear
CNS effects of somatostatin.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 1978, Volume: 27, Issue:9 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acromegaly; Animals; Brain Chemistry; Central Nervous System; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Drug Synergism

1978