A class of drugs whose major action is a calming or depressing effect on the central nervous system (CNS) is called: BARBITURATES. These drugs (barbiturates) have a sedative-hypnotic effect.
Barbiturates are medications that act on the central nervous system (CNS) in order to induce sleep and decrease anxiety.
The barbiturates have primary effects by acting on the Type A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAA) receptors and glutamate receptors of brain cells (neurons).
These drugs are potentially addictive, thereby they must be consumed and distributed under strict medical prescription.
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