Barbiturates in urine

Barbiturates are a group of drugs with sleeping effects. Drugs from this This group also have anticonvulsant effects, but they should be used with with caution, as their toxic effects on the liver have been proven Abuse of barbiturates leads to the development of dependence psychological and very strong physical dependence. They cause an increase in tolerance of the body (the phenomenon of increasingly weaker effect of the drug as it is taken, forcing the user to increase the dosage in order to achieve the same effect). Many years taking these drugs leads to neurological disorders, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as mental, including dementia syndrome. Barbiturates can cause both chronic as well as acute poisoning. Depending on the dose and the ingested preparation, the first symptoms can occur after just a few minutes. One of the most serious symptoms is shallowing and slowing of respiratory action. There is a danger of paralysis of the respiratory center along with respiratory arrest. Barbiturates in urine are determined qualitatively to confirm overdose and prompt implementation of intensive behavioral therapy Short-acting barbiturates can be detected in urine for up to 24 hrs, while long-acting ones can be detected for up to 3 weeks.