It is most commonly used in the treatment of seizures, including tonic-clonic seizures and in status epilepticus
While very rare, immune-mediated reactions like reduced white blood cell and platelet counts have been described
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 32
Maintenance rate: 100 mg orally or IV every 6 to 8 hours Maximum rate: 50 mg/minute Maintenance dose: IV or Oral: 100 mg every 6 to 8 hours When used according to instructions, the most common side effects of barbiturates are drowsiness, relaxation, and feeling sick
A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant
Products containing phenobarbital Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes
It has the following structural formula: Phenobarbital is a substituted pyrimidine derivative in which the basic structure is barbituric acid, a substance that has no CNS activity
Merek dagang phenytoin: Curelepz, Decatona, Dilantin, Dextoin, Ikaphen, Kutoin, Kutoin 100, Natrium Phenytoin, Phenitin Effects in Breastfed Infants
1991 Jan;84(1):18-21
Enzyme induction