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Category: Barbiturates

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What is the hexitone drug?: Understanding the Misnomer and the Real Drug, Methohexitone

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While the term "hexitone" is not a recognized drug name, it is almost certainly a common misspelling or mispronunciation of **methohexitone**, a potent, ultra-short-acting barbiturate derivative used for inducing general anesthesia. The drug, also known by its brand name Brevital, has been a key tool in medical settings for decades, particularly in surgery and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).