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Definition of Metharbital
1. Noun. Anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Exact synonyms: Gemonil
Generic synonyms: Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant Drug, Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic Drug
Language type: Trade Name
Generic synonyms: Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant Drug, Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic Drug
Language type: Trade Name
Medical Definition of Metharbital
1. 5,5-Diethyl-1-methylbarbituric acid;an N-methylated derivative of barbital with anticonvulsant properties similar to those of phenobarbital; converted to barbital in the body. (05 Mar 2000)