PHENOBARBITONE INJ 200MG 1ML

SALTPhenobarbitone (200mg)

INTRODUCTIONPhenobarbitone 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. Phenobarbitone 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.

USESEpilepsy/Seizures

BENEFITPhenobarbitone 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.

SIDE EFFECTDrowsiness Nausea Diarrhea Hyperactivity Depression Confusion Decreased blood pressure Fatigue Headache Dizziness Constipation Excitement Hangover

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

HOW TO WORKPhenobarbitone 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.