Medical Description
Gardenal 60 mg is a prescription medication for seizure disorders. It is composed of phenobarbital. It is an antiepileptic medicine, which belongs to a group of drugs called barbiturates. It increases a certain chemical messenger in the brain, which helps reduce the abnormal electrical activity in the brain and tackle the symptoms. Seizures are caused when sudden, abnormal and uncontrolled electrical activities occur in the brain. It can change your behaviour and levels of consciousness. Gardenal tablets reduce these activities in the brain and the symptoms of seizures. This medicine can have certain side effects like drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, etc. Consult your doctor if you have any of the symptoms for a long duration. This medicine has the potential to cause addiction. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like sweating, tremors, dizziness, irritability, etc. The dose of Gardenal should be monitored, as you may experience depression, mood problems, suicidal thoughts, etc., when used for a long duration. You should not drink or drive after taking this. It can be given to children for a short-term to treat epilepsy, but only after consulting a doctor.
Uses of Gardenal 60 MG
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Epilepsy or seizures (abnormal electrical activity in the brain)
Contraindications of Gardenal 60 MG
Do not take Gardenal 60 mg tablets without consulting your doctor if you have the following conditions: If you are allergic to any component of this medicine. If you have a history of respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have a genetic disorder like Porphyria. If you have any severe kidney or liver failure. If you have any history of addiction or alcohol dependency. If you are planning for pregnancy or are already pregnant.
Side effects of Gardenal 60 MG
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Drowsiness
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Diarrhoea
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Nausea
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Depression
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Confusion
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Low blood pressure
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Fatigue
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Disclaimer – Most of these side effects do not require medical treatment, and they will disappear once you have adjusted to the dose. But, if any of these conditions persist for a long duration, consult your doctor immediately.
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You are an elderly patient, the dose of the Gardenal 60 mg tablet should be carefully monitored.
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You see any skin reaction, immediately consult your doctor, as this medicine can cause serious skin conditions like Steven-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (life-threatening skin conditions)
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Do not suddenly stop using the Gardenal tablet, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like tremors, sweating, irritability, vomiting, etc. It can also cause life-threatening seizures.
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If you are having any self-harming or suicidal thoughts, stop using this medicine and seek medical help.
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This medicine can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Mode of Action of Gardenal 60 MG
How Does It Work?
Gardenal 60 mg tablets contain phenobarbital. It belongs to the category of barbiturates. It works by increasing the activity of GABA, a chemical messenger in the brain that reduces and controls the excess and abnormal electrical activity of the nerve cells in the brain. It also prevents these electrical signals from spreading. This helps control seizures.
Directions for Use of Gardenal 60 MG
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Take the Gardenal 60 tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
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Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
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You can take it with or without consuming food.
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Do not break this tablet or chew it.
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Take the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
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Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
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Do not take if the package has been opened.
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Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as it can have adverse effects.
Interactions of Gardenal 60 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Tell your doctor about all your ongoing medications before taking Gardenal tablets, as it can cause medicinal reactions of some of them.
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Some medicines, like anti-HIV medication (darunavir, etravirine, orlistat, rilpivirine), can cause side effects with Gardenal 60.
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If you are using sleep-inducing agents like cough medicine, antihistamines, opioid painkillers, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, the Gardenal tablet can worsen the severity of drowsiness.
Interactions with food items
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Do not take the Gardenal 60 mg tablets with alcohol. It can worsen the condition. It can also interfere with the effects of the medicine and increase the severity of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, mood disorders, tremors, etc.
Storage and disposal of Gardenal 60 MG
Store Gardenal tablets in dry conditions. Keep it away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions. Dispose of the packaging carefully after using it. Check the expiration date before taking the tablet. Do not use this medication if it’s past the expiration date. Keep this away from children and pets.
Dosage of Gardenal 60 MG
Overdose
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Symptoms of a Gardenal tablet overdose include: blurred or double vision, rapid side-to-side movement of eyes (nystagmus), drowsiness, tiredness, fainting, confusion, dizziness, nausea, rash, shock (extremely low blood pressure), slowed or absent breathing, stupor (decreased level of alertness), slurred speech, weakness, uncoordinated movements and coma. If you overdose on this medicine and experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a nearby hospital.
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