
Barbit60 mg
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Tablet
Phenoba 60 mg is a long-acting barbiturate.
It depresses the sensory cortex, reduces motor activity, changes cerebellar function and produces drowsiness, sedation and hypnosis. Its anticonvulsant property is exhibited at high doses.
Phenoba 60 mg acts on GABAA receptors, increasing synaptic inhibition. This has the effect of elevating seizure threshold and reducing the spread of seizure activity from a seizure focus.
Phenoba 60 mg may also inhibit calcium channels, resulting in a decrease in excitatory transmitter release. The sedative-hypnotic effects of Phenoba 60 mg are likely the result of its effect on the polysynaptic midbrain reticular formation, which controls CNS arousal.
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested doses of Phenoba 60 mg for specific indications are as follows:Pediatric Oral Dosage: Preoperative: 1 mg to 3 mg/kg | ||
| Anticonvulsant | 1 mg to 6 mg/kg per day Adult Oral Dosage: Daytime sedative: 30 mg to 120 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses | |
| Bedtime hypnotic | 100 mg to 320 mg | |
| Anticonvulsant | 50 mg to 100 mg 2 to 3 times daily | |
| Pediatric Injection Dosage | 15 to 20 mg/kg IV over 10 to 15 min | |
| Preoperative Sedation | 1 to 3 mg/kg IM/IV; Anticonvulsant: 4 to 6 mg/kg IM/IV per day, for 10 days | Alternatively, use 10 to 15 mg/kg IM/IV per day to reach therapeutic level more quickly. Maxium IV rate 60 mg/min |
| Adult Injection Dosage | Insomnia: 100 to 320 mg IM/IV; Convulsions: 100 to 320 mg IV | Repeat if needed (maximum, 600 mg per day); Status Epilepticus: 10 to 20 mg/kg IV. Repeat if needed |
What is Phenoba 60 mg used for?
Phenobarbital is indicated for the following conditions: Sedatives Hypnotics for the short-term treatment of insomnia Pre-anesthetics Long-term anticonvulsants for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic and cortical local seizures. And, in the emergency control of certain acute convulsive episodes, (those associated with status epilepticus, eclampsia meningitis, tetanus, and toxic reactions to …
What is the dosage of Phenoba 60 mg?
Suggested doses of Phenobarbital for specific indications are as follows:Pediatric Oral Dosage: Preoperative: 1 mg to 3 mg/kg. Anticonvulsant: 1 mg to 6 mg/kg per day Adult Oral Dosage: Daytime sedative: 30 mg to 120 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses. Bedtime hypnotic: 100 mg to 320 mg. Anticonvulsant: 50 mg to 100 mg 2 to 3 times daily. Pediatric Injection Dosage: 15 to 20 mg/kg IV over 10 to 15 m…
What are the side effects of Phenoba 60 mg?
The most common adverse reaction is somnolence. Other less frequent adverse reactions are agitation, confusion, hyperkinesia, ataxia, CNS depression, nightmares, nervousness, psychiatric disturbance, hallucinations, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, thinking abnormality, apnea, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Who should not take Phenoba 60 mg?
Phenobarbital is contraindicated in patients with known Phenobarbital sensitivity or a history of latent porphyria.
What precautions should be taken with Phenoba 60 mg?
Tolerance and psychological and physical dependence may occur with continuing use. Phenobarbital should be administered with caution to patients who are mentally depressed, have suicidal tendencies, or a history of drug abuse. In patients with hepatic damage, Phenobarbital should be administered with caution and initially reduced doses.
Is Phenoba 60 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category D. Phenobarbital can cause potential fetal damage. Their use in pregnancy alone, or in combination with other anticonvulsants, can cause coagulation defects in the newborn infant which may be preventable by the prophylactic administration of Vitamin K to the mother prior to delivery. Phenobarbital is excreted through human milk; so caution should be taken during lactation period…
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