Amobarbital Medication Information
Get detailed information on Amobarbital, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Amobarbital provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Amobarbital Pronunciation : am- oh- bar'- bi- tal ICD Code : Y47.5 Therapeutic Classification : ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICSTrade Names/Brand Names of Amobarbital
International :
Amytal
Why is Amobarbital Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a barbiturate derivative, prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and induction of preanesthetic sedation. It alters cerebellar function and produces drowsiness, sedation and hypnosisWhen should Amobarbital not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with history of acute or chronic pain, respiratory disease, severe liver impairment, porphyria and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Amobarbital?
Insomnia- Adults - PO/IM/IV 65 to 200 mg at bedtime.Sedation- Adults - PO/IM/IV 30 to 50 mg twice daily or 3 times daily.
Children - PO/IM 2 to 6 mg/kg/dose.
How should Amobarbital be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.What are the warnings and precautions for Amobarbital?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise patient may get addicted to this drug.
• Avoid rapid administration; otherwise it may lead to breathing problem.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
What are the side effects of Amobarbital?
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, agitation, confusion, headache, in coordination, CNS depression, excitement, abnormal dreams, mental disturbances, hallucinations, sleeplessness and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Blood - Blood disorders.
Liver - Liver damage.
Respiratory - Shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing and asthma.
Miscellaneous - Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, swelling, rashes, exfoliative dermatitis), fever and injection site reactions (eg, local pain, thrombophlebitis).
What are the other precautions for Amobarbital?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Amobarbital?
Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.Schedule : X
Narcotic and Psychotropic drugs which cannot be sold without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
