SODIUM OXYBATE

Overview

SODIUM OXYBATE is a Schedule H1 drug.
Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle strength) and reduce daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.

Usage

SODIUM OXYBATE is generally used to treat: Narcolepsy-Cataplexy

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

It is a habit forming drug. It is called the street drug of abuse. Therefore it is available only through a special program and the treatment can be carried out only under strict monitoring by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol, driving and operating machinery. Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease, history of alcohol or drug abuse, asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis, sleep apnea, mental illness such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SODIUM OXYBATE over-dosage can result in: Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Confusion, Loss Of Balance, Loss Of Coordination, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

SODIUM OXYBATE : Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

SODIUM OXYBATE : Depression, Psychosis, Ringing In Ears, Sleep Walking, Weakness (generalized), Hallucinations

Rare Side-Effects

SODIUM OXYBATE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

SODIUM OXYBATE can interfere with: Depression, Alcoholism, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy

Technical Classification

SODIUM OXYBATE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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