Sigmodal Explained

Sigmodal (Rectidon) is a barbiturate derivative. It has sedative, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties, and was used in surgical anaesthesia in the 1950s, and frequently appeared in drug mixtures in the 60s.^{[1] [2]}

It was never widely used compared to better known barbiturates such as thiopental, and has now been replaced by newer drugs with a better safety profile.

Notes and References

1. Meder F . [Our experiences with rectidon basal anesthesia] . german . Zentralblatt für Gynakologie . 74 . 48 . 1895–6 . 1952 . 13050081 .
2. Frommolt G . [On rectidon basis narcosis] . german . Die Medizinische . 20 . 47 . 1503–4 . November 1952 . 13024592 .