Butobarbital (Butobarbital)
Overview of Butobarbital
Butobarbital is a barbiturate with general properties similar to amylobarbital. Butobarbital is now rarely used due to associated risk of adverse effects and dependence.
Indication of Butobarbital
Butobarbital is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypnotic, Sedative, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cerebrovascular disease, Epilepsy.
Contraindication of Butobarbital
Butobarbital is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria,Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia,Hyperlipidaemias, see instruction,Central retinal venous/arterial thrombosis.
Side Effects of Butobarbital
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Butobarbital are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Respiratory depression, Hypersensitivity reactions, Hangover with drowsiness, Paradoxical excitement, Precede sleep.
Precautions of Butobarbital
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.