Phenobarbitone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Phenobarbitone, 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 Phenobarbitone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Phenobarbitone

Pronunciation : fee-noe-BAR-bi-ton

ICD Code : Y47.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And Hypnotics

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Why is Phenobarbitone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures, and treating sleep disorders. It works by slowing the activity in the brain.

When should Phenobarbitone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with acute intermittent porphyria, severe lung insufficiency, and obstructive sleep apnea, liver and kidney disease.

What is the dosage of Phenobarbitone?

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 should Phenobarbitone be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Phenobarbitone?

• 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.

What are the side effects of Phenobarbitone?

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.

What are the other precautions for Phenobarbitone?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Phenobarbitone?

Store it at room temperature (25°C).

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Narcotic and Psychotropic drugs which cannot be sold without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.