Barbitone 200mg Injection

Short Description

Barbitone 200mg Injection is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures) and has hypnotic properties.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Barbitone 200mg Injection is administered at a hospital or clinical setting under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures) and has hypnotic properties. Some common side effects 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. Long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints.

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

Side Effects

Nausea Diarrhea Hyperactivity Depression Confusion Decreased blood pressure Fatigue Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Barbitone 200mg Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Barbitone 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Barbitone 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.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Disopyramide Nimodipine Voriconazole

Barbitone 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.

Barbitone 200mg Injection helps in treatment and prevention of seizures. It may be habit-forming with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. It may make you very sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease. Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body. Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.