Amytal

[ am-i-tawl, -tal ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of amobarbital.

Amytal

/ ˈæmɪˌtæl /

noun

1. a barbiturate, a brand of amobarbital, used as a sedative and hypnotic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amytal¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Sodium Amytal was given to shell-shocked soldiers in World War Two to release repressed memories but it was never approved for use on children.

From BBC

On this date in 1929, the new anesthetic, Sodium Amytal, was used for the first time locally during an operation at the Gila County General Hospital.

From Washington Times

Intravenous Amytal causes a feeling of relaxation, warmth, and closeness to the interviewer; while in this state, the patient is questioned.

From Salon

For our purposes, these medicines should be considered essentially identical to IV Amytal, because they produce these same effects on the patient.

From Salon