What is Phenobarbital (PB) primarily used for?

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Topic
Phenobarbital (PB) is a critical agent with specific characteristics.
Answer
Phenobarbital (PB) is known for its sedative and anticonvulsant characteristics, making it a critical agent for the management of epilepsy and seizure disorders. It is also a derivative of barbituric acid with hypnotic and sedative properties, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first choice for treating epilepsy.
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