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Generic: pentobarbital View All Brands Nembutal, Nembutal Sodium, Pentobarbital Sodium A barbiturate - It is a sedative that is used to treat sleeping problems				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? PENTOBARBITAL (pen toe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It is a sedative that is used to treat sleeping problems. It is used before surgery to induce sleep. It is also used to treat seizures in an emergency. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: depression drug abuse or addiction if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks kidney disease liver disease lung or breathing disease, like asthma porphyria suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member an unusual or allergic reaction to pentobarbital, other barbiturates, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle or a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: voriconazole This medicine may also interact with the following medications: alcohol antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold cyclosporine doxycycline female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills griseofulvin imatinib kava kava MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for seizures medicines for sleep muscle relaxants narcotic medicines for pain other barbiturates primidone quinidine steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone valerian warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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