Amobarbital (Amobarbital)
Overview of Amobarbital
Amobarbital is a barbiturate, used as a hypnotic and sedative. Amobarbital is now rarely recommended because of its adverse side effects and dependence.
Indication of Amobarbital
Indications
Contraindication of Amobarbital
Amobarbital is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria,Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia,Hyperlipidaemias, see instruction,Central retinal venous/arterial thrombosis.
Side Effects of Amobarbital
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Amobarbital are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Ataxia, Confusion, Respiratory depression, Hypersensitivity reactions, Hangover with drowsiness, Paradoxical excitement, Precede sleep.
Precautions of Amobarbital
Avoid use where possible; dependence and tolerance readily occur,abrupt withdrawl may precipitate serious withdrawl syndrome (rebound insomnia ,anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, convulsions, delirium, and death), repeated doses are cumulative and may lead to excessive sedation, respiratory disease, renal disease, hepatic impairment. DRIVING: Drowsiness may persist the next day and affect performance of the skilled tasks (e.g driving); effects of alcohol enhanced.