Epibar 60mg Tablet

Short Description

Epibar 60mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Epibar 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epibar 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

nausea diarrhea hyperactivity depression confusion decreased blood pressure fatigue dizziness sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epibar 60mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Epibar 60mg Tablet 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

Epibar 60mg Tablet 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

Epibar 60mg Tablet 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.

It may be habit-forming with long-term use. 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.