Luminal Inj

Luminal Inj Uses

This medication is used to cause calm and sleep. It is used when these effects are desirable (e.g., for the relief of severe anxiety, to cause calm before/after surgery, to treat trouble sleeping). Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming, drowsiness, and sleep.

This medication is also used in the emergency control of severe/persistent seizures in certain conditions (e.g., status epilepticus, eclampsia, meningitis). It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

How To Use Luminal Inj

This medication is usually given by injection into a muscle or slowly into a vein by a health care professional, usually 1 to 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Before giving this medication, learn all directions for preparation and usage. Inspect it visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Injecting phenobarbital into a vein too quickly can cause severe breathing problems, high blood pressure, or low blood pressure. Your health care professional should observe you while you are receiving all doses injected into a vein.

Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, phenobarbital blood levels, and response to treatment.

If you are using this medication for calming/sleep problems, use it only when needed to get the most benefit from it. Phenobarbital will not work as well for anxiety or sleep problems if used regularly for more than 2 weeks. Do not use more of this medication than prescribed. Doing so may increase side effects. When used to treat anxiety for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

This medication may cause dependence when used for anxiety or sleeping problems, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time and if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., anxiousness, muscle twitching, shakiness, dizziness, worsening weakness, nausea, vomiting) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug. Withdrawal from phenobarbital can be severe and may include seizures and (rarely) death. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, high-dose, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.

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