Phenoson 30 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.78 (10 x 10: ৳ 78.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Phenobarbital |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Phenoson
Categories
- Sedatives
- Hypnotics
- Anticonvulsants
- Barbiturates
Description
- Nonselective central nervous system depressant
- Sedative-hypnotic
- Anticonvulsant
Indications
- Sedatives
- Short-term treatment of insomnia
- Pre-anesthetics
- Anticonvulsants
- Emergency control of certain acute convulsive episodes
Pharmacology
- Acts on GABA receptors
- Increases synaptic inhibition
- Elevates seizure threshold
- Reduces spread of seizure activity
- Inhibits calcium channels
- Decreases excitatory transmitter release
- Effect on polysynaptic midbrain reticular formation
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric oral dosage
- Adult oral dosage
- Pediatric injection dosage
- Adult injection dosage
- Suggested doses for specific indications
Interaction
- Concomitant use of Alcohol or other CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Known Phenobarbital sensitivity
- 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 hazard to the fetus
- Excretion in the milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Tolerance
- Psychological and physical dependence
- Patients with mental depression
- Suicidal tendencies
- History of drug abuse
- Patients with hepatic damage
Overdose Effects
- Toxic dose of barbiturates
- CNS and respiratory depression
- Treatment of overdosage
- Supportive treatment
- Immediate hospitalization
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Barbiturates
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children