Barbit 200 mg/ml (Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 16.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 80.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Phenobarbital |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Sedatives
- Hypnotics
- Pre-anesthetics
- Anticonvulsants
- Emergency control of convulsive episodes
Description
- Central nervous system depressant
- Barbiturate
- Sedative-hypnotic
- Anticonvulsant
Pharmacology
- Acts on GABA receptors
- Increases synaptic inhibition
- Reduces spread of seizure activity
- Inhibits calcium channels
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric Oral Dosage
- Adult Oral Dosage
- Pediatric Injection Dosage
- Adult Injection Dosage
Interactions
- Additive CNS depressant effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Known Phenobarbital sensitivity
- History of latent porphyria
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Agitation
- Confusion
- Ataxia
- Nightmares
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Fetal damage risk
- Excretion in the milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Tolerance
- Dependence
- Caution in mentally depressed patients
- Caution in patients with hepatic damage
Overdose Effects
- Toxic dose variations
- CNS and respiratory depression
- Supportive treatment
- Immediate hospitalization
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Barbiturates
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children