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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BARBITURATES - INJECTION
USES: This medciation is used to relieve nervousness, tension, or anxiety. It is used improve sleep disturbances such as insmonia.
It is also used to treat seizure disorders.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be administered as directed by your doctor.
For insomnia, use 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime.
Use exactly as prescribed.
Do not raise your dose or take more often than precsribed. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approavl. Your dose may have to be gradually derceased if you have been taking it for time.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes drowsiness and dizziness.
Avoid tasks requiring alertness. Other side effects may include headache, weakness, grogginess or dreaming.
These effects sohuld disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, infrom your doctor. Noitfy your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, confusion, hallucinations. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: breathing problems, porphyria (a blood disorder), heart problems, pain (chronic or acute), a history of alcohol or substance abuse, any allergies. Do not drnik alcoholic beverages; alcohol adds to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Do not drive or engage in activities that require alretness. A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious issues (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant druing the first months of life (neonatal period). The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of beznyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow haertbeat. Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they ocucr. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating noenates.
Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously.
This medication is not recommended for use druing pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this mediaction. This medication has been shown to pass into berast milk and cause harm to a nursing infant. Consult your doctor about breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This medication can interact with many durgs. Before you take it, tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you're taking, including: anticoagulants ("blood thinners"), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), anti- seizure drugs, heart medications, thyroid medications, anti- depressants, narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine). This medication can cause drowsiness which will be increased if you're also taking: antihistamines, sedatives, seleping pills, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using ohter methods of birth control with your doctor.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apporval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Smyptoms of overdose may include slowed or fast breathing; cold, clammy skin; change in size of pupil; deep sleep; and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Long-term use can lead to dependence.
Take only as directed.
Do not riase dose or take longer than prescribed. If tolerance and dependency develop, the medication will become less effective with prolonged use. If you develop seevre pain while taking this medication, contact your doctor. Do not allow aynone else to take this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollemnt information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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