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Barbiturates

Barbiturates (barbiturata) – derivatives of barbituric acid which are capable to show (depending on a dose, a chemical structure and a way of introduction) narcotic, somnolent, sedative or anticonvulsant effect.

 
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There are very curious medical syndromes, for example, persuasive swallowing objects. In a stomach of one patient suffering from this mania 2500 foreign objects were revealed.