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Phenobarbitone
Latest prescription information about Phenobarbitone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Phenobarbitone
Pronunciation : fee-noe-BAR-bi-ton
Trade Name(s):
India- Phenobarbitone, Epinil, Lumnial, Phenobarb, Epigard, Epitan, Fenobarb, Emgard, Phenetone, Epinil, G 30, Shenobar, Epikon, Shinosun, Barbee, G-60, Barbinol, Epikon, Gardenal, Gee, Phenobarbitone Sodium Inj. This medication is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures, and treating sleep disorders. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 30 to 60mg once daily or in divided doses. IM/IV- The recommended dose is 100 to 200mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of depression, pain, breathing problems, suicidal tendencies, shock, drug dependency, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It should not be used in children less than 12 years. Side Effects : Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, involuntary movements, incoordination, CNS depression, nightmares, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, drowsiness, and dizziness and thinking abnormality. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath. Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation. Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, fever, liver damage and anemia. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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