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SECONAL SODIUM overview

Short term treatment of severe, intractable insomnia, in patients habituated to barbiturates.

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SECONAL SODIUM
Drug Class Description :

Barbiturates.

Generic Name :

Secobarbital [quinalbarbitone] sodium

Drug description :

50mg, orange capsules coded F42; 100 mg orange capsules coded F40.

Presentation :

Capsules, secobarbital sodium 50 mg , 100mg .

Indications :

Short term treatment of severe, intractable insomnia, in patients habituated to barbiturates.

Adult Dosage :

50 - 100 mg at night.

Child Dosage :

Not recommended.

Contra Indications :

Uncontrolled pain, young adults, the elderly and debilitated, pregnancy, lactation, patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse, acute intermittent porphyria.

Special Precautions :

Liver disorders, renal impairment, severe pulmonary insufficiency. Tolerance and dependence may develop.

Interactions :

Coumarin-type anticoagulants. Alcohol and other CNS depressants. Systemic steroids depressants. Systemic steroids (including oral contraceptives). Griseofulvin, rifampicin, phenytoin, metronidazole and chloramphenicol.

Adverse Reactions :

Hangover with drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, respiratory depression, hypersensitivity reactions, headache, paradoxical excitement and confusion.

Manufacturer :

Flynn

Drug Availability :

(CD)

Drug Updated :

25 June 2009

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