PHENOBARBITAL 30MG TAB

Overview

PHENOBARBITAL 30MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

PHENOBARBITAL 30MG TAB is composed of: PHENOBARBITAL (30 MG)

Phenobarbital is a barbiturate.Phenobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Phenobarbital is used to treat or prevent seizures. Phenobarbital is also used short-term as a sedative to help you relax.It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure

Usage

PHENOBARBITAL is generally used to treat: Seizure, Epilepsy, Hyperbilirubinemia, Febrile Seizure
PHENOBARBITAL can address symptoms like: Anxiety, Depressed Mood

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Precautions

• You should not use phenobarbital if you have severe liver disease, severe asthma or COPD, a personal or family history of porphyria, or a history of addiction to drugs similar to phenobarbital.
• You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to phenobarbital or other barbiturates. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Never share phenobarbital with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• This medication may impair your thinking or reactions.
• Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PHENOBARBITAL over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Fainting, Difficulty Urinating

Common Side-Effects

PHENOBARBITAL : Depression, Constipation, Spinning Sensation, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Depressed Mood, Restless Or Irritability, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

PHENOBARBITAL : Breathlessness, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Rare Side-Effects

PHENOBARBITAL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PHENOBARBITAL can interfere with: Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Dermatitis, Respiratory Failure, Hypertension, Hypotension, Shock, Acute Renal Failure, Depression, Psychosis, Panhypopituitarism, Adrenal Insufficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency

Technical Classification

PHENOBARBITAL is categorized as:

• BARBITURATE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• BARBITURATES / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily	43%
Before Sleeping	10%
Others	10%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)	10%
2 Times Daily	5%
Morning	5%
Evening	5%
Afternoon	5%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	47%
14 Days	33%
60 Days	13%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs	5%
18 to 35yrs	11%
35 to 50yrs	26%
50 to 60yrs	5%
60 to 70yrs	53%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

42%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician	68%
Neurologist	32%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LEVIPIL 500MG TAB	12%
COBMAX CAP	12%
ZONISAMIDE TAB	12%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)	14%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)	14%

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PHENOBARBITAL		PHENOBARBITAL
PHENOBARBITAL 30MG TAB		PHENOBARBITAL 30 MG
PHENOBARBITAL SODIUM		PHENOBARBITAL