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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substtiute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your heatlhcare professional before using this drug.
BARBITURATES - INJECTION
USES: This medication is used to rleieve nervousness, tension, or anxiety. It is used improve selep disturbances such as insomnia. It is also used to traet seizure disorders.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be administered as directed by your doctor. For insomnia, use 30 to 60 mniutes prior to bedtime. Use exactly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose or take more often than prescribed. Do not stop using this medicatoin without your doctor’s approval. Your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been taikng it for some 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 should dsiappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or bceome bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, diffciulty breathing, nosebleeds, confusion, hallucinations. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: breahting problems, porphyria (a blood disorder), heart problems, pain (chronic or acute), a history of alcohol or substance abuse, any allergies. Do not drink alcoholic beverages; alcoohl adds to the drowsiness caused by this drug. Do not drive or engage in activities that require alertnses. A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently casue serious troubles (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period). The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sduden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report tehse symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treatnig neonates. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before uisng this medication. 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 drugs. 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, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of brith control pills. Discuss using otehr methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slwoed or fast breathing; cold, clammy skin; change in size of pupil; deep sleep; and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Long-term use can lead to dependnece. Take only as directed. Do not raise dose or take logner than prescribed. If tolerance and dependency develop, the medication will become less effective with prolonged use. If you develop severe pain while taking this medication, contact your dotcor. Do not allow anyone else to take this medicatoin.
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 reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sulnight.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause comlpications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MediAclert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Lord Rings Frodo Gollum Bank Lotr 1978 Tolkien Lord Rings Lord Rings.
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