Phenobarbitone()
Uses
Phenobarbitone is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients and is also used to relieve anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative for patients about to undergo surgery; to treat people who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from addiction to other seizure medication or who are going to stop medication.
How it works
Phenobarbitone belongs to a class of medication call barbiturates. It acts by slowing down the activity of the brain.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Tablet (taken preferably at the same time daily) for epilepsy:
Children: 5-10 mg/kg of body weight daily.
Adults: 50-100 mg 2 to 3 times daily.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, confusion or memory problems, problems with concentrating.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, hyperactivity or irritability or aggression, fits, low blood pressure, fibromas, reduced thyroid hormones, folate, vitamin K, phosphate or calcium in blood, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenobarbitone or any other ingredient of the tablet or elixir like lactose.
Individuals who have severe kidney or liver diseases.
Patients who are suffering from severe breathing problems.
Patients who are suffering from porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding.
Phenobarbitone()
Uses
Phenobarbitone is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients and is also used to relieve anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative for patients about to undergo surgery; to treat people who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from addiction to other seizure medication or who are going to stop medication.
How it works
Phenobarbitone belongs to a class of medication call barbiturates. It acts by slowing down the activity of the brain.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Tablet (taken preferably at the same time daily) for epilepsy:
Children: 5-10 mg/kg of body weight daily.
Adults: 50-100 mg 2 to 3 times daily.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, confusion or memory problems, problems with concentrating.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, hyperactivity or irritability or aggression, fits, low blood pressure, fibromas, reduced thyroid hormones, folate, vitamin K, phosphate or calcium in blood, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenobarbitone or any other ingredient of the tablet or elixir like lactose.
Individuals who have severe kidney or liver diseases.
Patients who are suffering from severe breathing problems.
Patients who are suffering from porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding.