Phenobarbitone 30 mg

Expert Advice

INDICATION:

This medication is used in patients as sedative in patients with anxiety and insomnia and in patients with seizures.

CONTRAINDICATION:

This medication is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment (kidney failure), hepatic impairment (liver failure), porphyria (group of liver disorders) and  hypoventilation (Respiratory depression).

PRECAUTION:

Renal and hepatic impairment (kidney and liver failure), respiratory failure, risk of allergic reactions, vitamin D deficiency.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Hypersensitivity reaction/allergies, megaloblastic anemia (folic acid, b12 deficiency), lethargy (tiredness), depression, hepatitis, hypotension (low bp), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).

PREGNANCY:

This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy.

LACTATION:

This medication is contraindicated. Consult your doctor before breast feeding.