Butalbital

/bjuːˈtælbɪtæl/ noun

A barbiturate medication used in combination with other drugs to treat tension headaches. It acts as a sedative and muscle relaxant.

Modern pharmaceutical compound name formed from 'butyl' (referring to the butyl chemical group) and 'barbital' (an early barbiturate). Created in the mid-20th century as part of barbiturate drug development.

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