Phenacemide Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Phenacemide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Phenacemide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Phenacemide

Pronunciation : feh-NASS-eh-mide

ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anticonvulsants

Brand Names or Trade Names of Phenacemide

International :

Phenurone

Overview of Phenacemide

Note: No longer available in market.

Why is Phenacemide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for preventing or controlling seizures.

When should Phenacemide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Avoid frequent use of this medication.
Ordinarily phenacemide should not be administered unless other available antiepileptics have been found to be ineffective in controlling seizures.

What is the dosage of Phenacemide?

PO- usual starting dose is 1.5 g daily, administered in three divided doses of 500 mg each.

How should Phenacemide be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Phenacemide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorders, liver or kidney impairment, mental illness, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Phenacemide?

Gastrointestinal - Gastrointestinal disturbances including loss of appetite and weight loss.
Skin - Rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome with epidermal necrolysis.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, headache, sleeplessness, dizziness and tingling.
Blood - Blood dyscrasias, anemia.
Liver - Liver inflammation, liver damage.
Kidney - Abnormal urinary findings.
Others - Fatigue, fever, muscle pain and palpitations.