Latest prescription information about Phenobarbital. 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. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Phenobarbital is used in the treatment of seizures.
childrens: 15-30 µg/mL (65-129 µmol/L). Adults: 20-40 µg/mL (86-172 µmol/L)
> 40 µg/mL (> 172 µmol/L)
Enzyme immunoassay(EIA), Gas liquid chromatography(GLC), High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)
Some of the side effects include sedation , hypnosis, dizziness , nystagmus ataxia ,lethargy and coma. Children - irritability or hyperactivity.
Drug Name : Phenobarbital
Indication :
Phenobarbital is used in the treatment of seizures.
Normal Values :
childrens: 15-30 µg/mL (65-129 µmol/L). Adults: 20-40 µg/mL (86-172 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
> 40 µg/mL (> 172 µmol/L)
Test Method :
Enzyme immunoassay(EIA), Gas liquid chromatography(GLC), High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)
Side effects :
Some of the side effects include sedation , hypnosis, dizziness , nystagmus ataxia ,lethargy and coma. Children - irritability or hyperactivity.
