Crotylbarbital Explained

Crotylbarbital (Mepertan, Kalipnon, Barotal), also known as crotarbital, is a barbiturate derivative developed by Eli Lilly in the 1930s.^[1] It has sedative and hypnotic effects,^[2] and was used for the treatment of insomnia until it was replaced by newer alternative drugs with fewer side effects and lower risk of overdose.

See also

• Barbiturate

Notes and References

1. US . 2250422 . Alkyl-crotyl barbituric acids and their salts . Eli Lilly . 22 July 1941 . Shonle HA, Doran WJ .
2. Walther T, Meyer FP, Puchta K, Walther H . Effect of an acute dose of crotylbarbital on reaction time and attention testing in healthy human subjects . International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Therapy, and Toxicology . 21 . 6 . 306–10 . June 1983 . 6136469 .