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Epinal200mg/ml

Rx
Generic:
Phenobarbitone Sodium inj
Company:
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
Injection
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৳ 16.05/unit

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At a glance

Phenobarbitone Sodium injection is a barbiturate used for the treatment and prevention of epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by suppressing abnormal and excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain and also has sedative and hypnotic properties.

Indications
  • Epilepsy/Seizures
  • Emergency control of acute convulsive episodes (status epilepticus)
  • Preoperative sedation
  • Insomnia (short-term)
Dosage

Adult Dose (Parenteral):

  • Status epilepticus/Acute seizures: 200-600 mg OR 15-18 mg/kg IV loading (25-60 mg/min); may repeat at 20-min intervals; not to exceed 30 mg/kg
  • Insomnia (hypnotic): 100-320 mg; do not administer for >2 weeks
  • Preoperative sedation (IM): 100-200 mg (60-90 min pre-op)
  • Hepatic impairment: Reduce dose; Severe: Contraindicated

Pediatric Dose (Parenteral):

  • Status epilepticus/Acute seizures: 100-400 mg OR 15-20 mg/kg IV (max 2 mg/kg/min; max 1000 mg/dose)
  • Preoperative sedation (IM): 16-100 mg (60-90 min pre-op)
  • Preoperative sedation (IV): 1-3 mg/kg
Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Hyperactivity
  • Depression
  • Confusion
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Excitement
  • Hangover
Precautions & warnings
  • May be habit-forming with long-term use
  • May affect driving ability; do not drive if drowsy or dizzy
  • Do not stop suddenly (may increase seizure frequency)
  • Inform doctor if skin rash with fever occurs
  • Inform doctor if joint pain or history of bone disease
  • Caution in pregnancy and lactation
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