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phenobarbital and Gallstones

phenobarbital has been researched along with Gallstones in 2 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Gallstones: Solid crystalline precipitates in the BILIARY TRACT, usually formed in the GALLBLADDER, resulting in the condition of CHOLELITHIASIS. Gallstones, derived from the BILE, consist mainly of calcium, cholesterol, or bilirubin.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Bouchier, IA1
Selye, H1

Reviews

1 review available for phenobarbital and Gallstones

ArticleYear
The medical treatment of gallstones.
    Annual review of medicine, 1980, Volume: 31

    Topics: Bile Acids and Salts; Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Cholelithiasis; Cholesterol; Cholic Acids; Gallstones;

1980

Other Studies

1 other study available for phenobarbital and Gallstones

ArticleYear
Prevention by catatoxic steroids of lithocholic acid-induced biliary concrements in the rat.
    Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 1972, Volume: 141, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Bile Acids and Salts; Body Weight; Common Bile Duct; Female; Gallstones; Jaundice; Lithocho

1972