Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
PHENOBARBITAL is a Schedule H drug.Phenobarbital is a barbiturate.Phenobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Phenobarbital is used to treat or prevent seizures. Phenobarbital is also used short-term as a sedative to help you relax.It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure
Usage
PHENOBARBITAL is generally used to treat: Seizure, Epilepsy, Hyperbilirubinemia, Febrile SeizurePHENOBARBITAL can address symptoms like: Anxiety, Depressed Mood
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- You should not use phenobarbital if you have severe liver disease, severe asthma or COPD, a personal or family history of porphyria, or a history of addiction to drugs similar to phenobarbital.
- You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to phenobarbital or other barbiturates. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Never share phenobarbital with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- This medication may impair your thinking or reactions.
- Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PHENOBARBITAL over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Fainting, Difficulty UrinatingCommon Side-Effects
PHENOBARBITAL : Depression, Constipation, Spinning Sensation, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Depressed Mood, Restless Or Irritability, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, NauseaSerious Side-Effects
PHENOBARBITAL : Breathlessness, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)Rare Side-Effects
PHENOBARBITAL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PHENOBARBITAL can interfere with: Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Dermatitis, Respiratory Failure, Hypertension, Hypotension, Shock, Acute Renal Failure, Depression, Psychosis, Panhypopituitarism, Adrenal Insufficiency, Vitamin D DeficiencyTechnical Classification
PHENOBARBITAL is categorized as:- BARBITURATE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
- BARBITURATES / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
Storage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
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