The cause of death from acute barbiturate poisoning or overdosage is

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    respiratory failure

  • angina pectoris

  • CNS depression

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  • Other adverse reactions include CNS depression, euphoria, and habituation.

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  • The most important therapeutic measure to be taken in a case ofbarbifurate poisoning is to assure adequate respiration.

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