Emer 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 15.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Phenobarbital |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Emer
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Barbiturate sedative-hypnotic and anticonvulsant
Indications
- Sedatives
- Hypnotics for insomnia
- Pre-anesthetics
- Anticonvulsants for seizures
- Emergency control of convulsive episodes
Pharmacology
- Acts on GABA receptors
- Increases seizure threshold
- Reduces spread of seizure activity
- Inhibits calcium channels
- Sedative-hypnotic effects on CNS arousal
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric oral dosage
- Adult oral dosage
- Pediatric injection dosage
- Adult injection dosage
Interaction
- Concomitant use with alcohol or other CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Known sensitivity or history of latent porphyria
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Agitation
- Confusion
- Hyperkinesia
- CNS depression
- Nightmares
- Nervousness
- Psychiatric disturbance
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Apnea
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Potential fetal damage
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Tolerance and dependence
- Caution with mentally depressed or suicidal patients
- Caution in patients with drug abuse history
- Caution in patients with hepatic damage
Overdose Effects
- Toxic dose varies
- CNS and respiratory depression
- Supportive treatment required
- Immediate hospitalization necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Barbiturates
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children