Phenobarbital
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Long acting barbiturate.
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Different forms of epilepsy.
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Strict indication in pregnancy, especially in the 1st trimester!
Notice! To avoid vitamin K-dependent coagulation disorders, prophylaxis with vitamin K1 during the last month of pregnancy and therapy of the newborn with vitamin K1 postpartum.
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Adults 1-3 mg/kg bw, children 3-4 mg/kg bw, divided into 2 daily doses.
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Hypersensitivity to phenobarbital; acute intoxication with sleeping pills, painkillers, alcohol; porphyria.
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Luminal, Luminalettes
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Remember! Danger of respiratory depression! Primary dependence potential! Reduced ability to react in road traffic and when operating machines!