Phenobarbital (Phenobarbitone)

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Brand Name: Phenobarbital

Generic Name: Phenobarbitone

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 30mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 120.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.60

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Class: Antiepileptics (CNS agents)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Phenobarbital

Molecular Formulae: C12H12N2O3 = 232.2

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. severe renal or hepatic dysfunction.

Indications/Uses: Tonic-clonic and partial seizures 60-180mg daily.

Interactions: Maoi increase its effects. anticoagulants effect is reduced.

Side Effects: Drowsiness. lethargy. depression. ataxia. skin allergies. paradoxical excitement.

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