oxybutyric (Meaning)

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oxybutyric (a.)

Hydroxybutyric; designating any one of a group of metameric acids (C3H6.OH.CO2H).

Synonyms & Antonyms of oxybutyric

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oxybutyric Sentence Examples

  1. Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as oxybutyric, is a central nervous system depressant with intoxicating effects.
  2. Oxybutyric acid is a precursor to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
  3. The recreational use of oxybutyric acid as a "date rape drug" or party drug has raised significant safety concerns.
  4. Oxybutyric acid is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, and its effects can last for several hours.
  5. High doses of oxybutyric acid can lead to coma, respiratory depression, and even death.
  6. Oxybutyric acid is metabolized by the liver and excreted in the urine.
  7. The therapeutic use of oxybutyric acid includes the treatment of narcolepsy and cataplexy.
  8. Oxybutyric acid is a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, indicating its high potential for abuse and addiction.
  9. Detection of oxybutyric acid in urine or blood can be used to confirm its use.
  10. Research is ongoing to develop safer and more effective alternatives to oxybutyric acid for the treatment of narcolepsy and cataplexy.

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Hydroxybutyric; designating any one of a group of metameric acids (C3H6.OH.CO2H).

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as oxybutyric, is a central nervous system depressant with intoxicating effects.

Oxybutyric acid is a precursor to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

The recreational use of oxybutyric acid as a "date rape drug" or party drug has raised significant safety concerns.

Oxybutyric acid is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, and its effects can last for several hours.