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Gardenal Injection

1ml Injection in Ampoule
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ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Dosage

INJECTION

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Phenobarbital
Uses
Epileptic seizures, Sedative, Anxiety.
Therapy
Anti-epileptic
Side effects
Respiratory depression, Bleeding, Anemia, Anger, Nausea, Dizziness, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Confusion, Blood pressure decrease, Headache, Hangover, Lack of energy, Memory problem, Rashes, Megaloblastic anaemia, Vertigo, Irritability.
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Medical Description

Gardenal Injection is an injection manufactured by Abbott health. It is from the drug class of barbiturates, which acts as a central nervous system depressant. It is an anti-epileptic and anti-convulsant medication (drugs that take different neural pathways reduce seizure episodes). It is also used as a sedative-hypnotic to treat sleep problems and anxiety. The injection should not be administered without the doctor’s approval. The active component of the injection is phenobarbitone. Long-term use of phenobarbitone can lead to changes in the body’s soft tissue and can be addictive. It should not be administered for more than two weeks. Overdose can also cause folic acid deficiencies, which can lead to anaemia. At the same time, sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness, fits etc. If being used for insomnia, it is generally recommended to take the injection 30 to 60 minutes before sleeping. It can be taken with or without food. In some patients, it can cause excitement instead of controlling aggression.

Uses

  • Epileptic seizures
  • Epileptic fits
  • Sedation
  • Anxiety
  • Convulsion
  • Insomnia
  • Hypnotic

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to Gardenal Injection or its active ingredient
  • If you consume alcohol
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • If you have a respiratory disease
  • If you are on a CNS depressant
  • If you have a Kidney disease
  • If you have a Liver disease
  • If you have a Porphyria

Side effects

  • Coma
  • Bleeding
  • Anaemia
  • Anger
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Confusion
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • Headache
  • Hangover
  • Lack of energy
  • Memory problem
  • Rashes

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

Gardenal Injection is a category D drug which means it has potential side effects on the foetus and can be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek advice from an expert in cases of emergency.

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Breast Feeding

No, Gardenal Injection should not be given to breastfeeding women without discussing the benefit and risk ratio with the doctor.

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Driving

No, one should not drive while using Gardenal Injection as it causes drowsiness, dizziness, a decrease in blood pressure or headache. It causes CNS depression which incapacitates the mental and physical being of the person. So, one should not perform activities that require mental alertness, such as driving.

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Alcohol

No, the patient should not consume alcohol with Gardenal Injection as it intensifies the effect of drowsiness.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Before the doctors prescribe this medication, talk to your doctor about your past and ongoing medical history, as some of the diseases can make you more susceptible to some of the side effects or can intensify the effect of side effects. It should not be given to children below 12 years of age.
  • Talk to your doctor if,
  • You take other medications and have an allergy to the active ingredient or excipients.
  • Your condition does not improve or worsen after taking the medication.
  • You want to stop the medication. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly. It should be tapered to smaller doses and then stopped as and when suggested by the doctor.
  • You are trying to conceive or breastfeeding the baby or on birth control pills.
  • In case of addiction or dependency.
  • In case of a regular missing dose.
  • In case of overdose.
  • You are taking opioids or other cough relievers.

Directions for Use

  • Gardenal Injection should be administered by a skilled healthcare professional. It should be administered with caution in patients who have a mental illness or have a suicidal tendency, or who have a history of drug abuse.

Storage and disposal

Store Gardenal Injection at room temperature, away from direct heat and light in an airtight container. Do not freeze it and keep them away from pets and children. The injection must be carefully disposed of. Make sure to remove the needle from the syringe and put the needle in a container before throwing it off.

Dosage

Overdose

Don’t take more than the prescribed dose. Overdosing will not improve the symptoms; rather, it will lead to toxicity in the body. It can lead to severe side effects. In case of overdose, directly visit the nearest emergency room of the hospital. Signs of overdose may include rashes, hives, dizziness, swelling, wheezing, cough, shortness of breath etc. Do not give the same injection to someone else who has the same condition as it may lead to unwanted side effects.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed the dose of Gardenal Injection, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is close to the time of the next dose, then let it be. Take the next dose at the normal time. Do not take two doses simultaneously or more than prescribed to compensate for the missed dose. Do not stop or change the dose of the medicine without consulting the doctor. In case you are regularly missing the dose, then set an alarm or ask your medical guardian to remind you to take the injection. Consult the doctor to discuss the missed doses and understand what can be done for the missed doses.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Phenobarbitone increases GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid) activity, a chemical agent that reduces seizure activity in the brain. GABA calms down the body and relaxes the individual. It also blocks calcium channels which decreases the release of the excitatory transmitter in the body.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Gardenal Injection interacts with the following medicines:-
  • Atazanavir
  • Boceprevir
  • Indinavir
  • Ranolazine
  • Voriconazole
  • Cariprazine
  • Darunavir
  • Doravirine
  • Naloxegol
  • Vandetanib
  • Consult your doctor if you are on the above medications.

Interactions with food items

  • It is not advised to combine Gardenal Injection with alcohol, as it increases drowsiness. Alcohol shows additive Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant effects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, it can cause addiction in patients who are chronic alcoholics or have been taking the injection for a long time. It should not be given to any other person who may or may not have the same symptoms.

No, you should not stop taking Gardenal Injection if the seizures are controlled without consulting your doctor. As the sudden withdrawal of the medicine can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness, feeling sick, fits, and delirium. The dose of Gardenal Injection should be reduced gradually with time.

Gardenal Injection can cause folic acid deficiency. Folic acid deficiency can cause certain types of anaemia, such as megaloblastic anaemia in some patients. But it is observed that if you take folic acid along with Gardenal, then it may decrease the levels of Gardenal in the body. This decrease in the Gardenal may lead to seizures. Hence, folic acid should be avoided.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:GARDENAL

Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Address:<p>1. 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India</p>

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Gardenal Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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