What is "metharbital"

n. A barbiturate anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy.

n. anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy [syn: Gemonil]

Metharbital was patented in 1905 by Emil Fischer working for Merck. It was marketed as Gemonil by Abbott Laboratories. It is a barbiturate anticonvulsant, used in the treatment of epilepsy. It has similar properties to phenobarbital.