Fenobarb 200mg Injection

Description

Fenobarb 200mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy. Fenobarb 200mg Injection is administered at a hospital or a clinical setting under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Get the injection regularly to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Continue getting the injection, and do not stop it until the doctor says it is okay to stop. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints.

Introduction

In Epilepsy/Seizures Fenobarb 200mg Injection slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.

Benefits

Fenobarb 200mg Injection controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fenobarb 200mg Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fenobarb 200mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fenobarb 200mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues. - Driving : UNSAFE - Fenobarb 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Fenobarb 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenobarb 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Fenobarb 200mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Fenobarb 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fenobarb 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Fenobarb 200mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.