Description
Phenobarbitone 30 mg tablet (often packed in 100s) are a long-acting.
barbiturate used as an anticonvulsant to treat epilepsy Phenobarbitone tablet (except absence seizures) and as a sedative. These white, biconvex oral tablets act by increasing GABAergic inhibition in the brain Phenobarbitone tablet price to reduce seizure spread.
Indications: Treatment and prevention of different kinds of epilepsy, febrile convulsions in children, as well as severe anxiety or withdrawal symptoms. Dosage (for Adults): 30-120 mg per day,
usually in 2 or 3 portions as a sedative drug during daytime. Action: Enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA on brain cells to make nervous system activity more relaxed. Important Information Do not stop suddenly: sudden discontinuation may cause very serious withdrawal symptoms and even increase the risk of seizures.
gradual weaning off is required. Drug interactions: interacts strongly with alcohol, resulting in pronounced increase of drowsiness and respiratory depression. Also reduces efficiency of oral anticoagulants such as warfarin. Common side effects: includes fatigue, dizziness, confusion. May cause excitement in children as well as mood changes or mental disorders in older patients.
use should be avoided during pregnancy except in some special circumstances.
The usual regimen is once per day; for most people daytime drowsiness will be reduced by taking the phenobarbital about 30-60 minutes before going to bed.
Phenobarbitone (phenobarbital) is a barbiturate belonging to the class of long-acting drugs indicated for treatment and prevention of all kinds of seizures except for absence seizures and sedation of anxiety or insomnia.
