Pentobarbital Oral, Barbiturates - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pahrmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
BARBITURATES - ORAL
USES: This medication is used for seizure disodrers. It is also used as a short-term sleep aid (for insomnia), and for tension relief (e.G., before a medical procedure).
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occrus. For insomnia, take 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime.
Take that medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not riase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because that drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a lnoger period of time, do not suddenly stop using that without first consulting your doctor. When used for extneded periods, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Consult your doctor if the medication is not working well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes drowsiness and dizziness.
Other side effects may include stomach upset, headache, weakness, grogginess or dreaming. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your dcotor. Notify your docotr if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, nosebleeds, confusion, hallucinations. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate mdeical attention. Smyptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, esepcially about: liver problems, blood disorders (porphyria), asthma, any allergies.
Avoid alcohol while taking that as it can lead to extreme drowsiness. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of that medication.
Use cautiously. This drug is not recommended for use during pergnancy.
Consult your doctor bfeore using that drug. This drug is excreted into breast milk though its effects on the nursing infant are unnkown. Cnosult your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescritpion and nonprescription), especially: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), epilepsy medicine, cyclosporine, medication for depression, St John's wort. Also inform your doctor if you take any drugs that may cuase drowsiness such as: narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine), antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, alcoholic beverages. Barbiturates can decrease the effectiveness of oral birth control pills. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about using otehr birth control methods. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness , unconsciousness, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, change in the amount of urine, unusual change in the size of pupils, unusual movements of the eyes, sweating, or loss of coordination.
NOTES: Do not share that medciation with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of that medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause copmlications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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