Gardenal Injection
Gardenal Injection 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-convul
sant 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.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹21.74 |
You Save | ₹2.97 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Phenobarbital |
Uses | Epileptic seizures, Sedative, Anxiety. |
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. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Gardenal Injection
- Epileptic seizures
- Epileptic fits
- Sedation
- Anxiety
- Convulsion
- Insomnia
- Hypnotic
Contraindications of Gardenal Injection
- 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 of Gardenal Injection
- Coma
- Bleeding
- Anaemia
- Anger
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Confusion
- Reduced blood pressure
- Headache
- Hangover
- Lack of energy
- Memory problem
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Gardenal Injection
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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.
Mode of Action of Gardenal Injection
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Gardenal Injection
- 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....
Interactions of Gardenal Injection
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.
Storage and disposal of Gardenal Injection
Dosage of Gardenal Injection
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
DR. Pallavi Kaushik
BDS & Masters in Clinical Research
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Gardenal Injection cause addiction?
Q: Can I stop taking Gardenal Injection once the seizures are controlled?
Q: Can I take folic acid with Gardenal Injection?
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