Review the side-effects of Phenobarbital as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Drowsiness.
Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, incoordination, depression, abnormal dream, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness and thinking abnormality.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions such as shock, skin rashes; fever, liver damage and anemia.
Luminal, Solfoton
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Drowsiness.
Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, incoordination, depression, abnormal dream, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness and thinking abnormality.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions such as shock, skin rashes; fever, liver damage and anemia.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital(Luminal) generic is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures and as a sedative to relieve anxiety. It works by slowing activity in the brain.Brand Names or Trade Names of Phenobarbital
India :
Gardenal (30mg) |
Gardenal (60mg) |
Gardenal (20mg/5ml) |
Gardenal (200mg/ml) |
Phenobarbital SOD (200mg/ml) |
Piplar |
Sebella |
Sedonal |
Ergophen |
Tedral -E |
Gardenal (30mg) |
Gardenal (60mg) |
Gardenal (200mg/ml) |
Phenobarbitone (200mg/ml) |
Phenbarb (30mg/100mg) |
Phenobarbitone |
Epinil (30 mg) |
Epitan |
Epigard |
Epidard
International :
Luminal, Solfoton
