Allobarbitone (Allobarbitone)
Overview of Allobarbitone
Allobarbitone is a barbiturate and was formerly used in combination preparations for the treatment of sleep disorders and pain.
Indication of Allobarbitone
Allobarbitone is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, Sleep disturbances.
Contraindication of Allobarbitone
Allobarbitone is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria.
Side Effects of Allobarbitone
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Allobarbitone, which give rise to further complications include CNS depression.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Allobarbitone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Ataxia, Confusion, Skin RashX, Sedation, GI disturbance.
Precautions of Allobarbitone
It should be used with caution in patients with hepatic disease or alcoholers, in severe gastrointestinal, central nervous system or blood disorders. During prolonged therapy periodic blood counts, LFT and ophthalmic examination should be done.