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PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM (PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM)
- General anesthesia adjunct
- Sedation as adjunct to anesthesia
- Status epilepticus
- Pentobarbital Sodium Injection Solution
- Nembutal Sodium Injection Solution
- Nembutal Sodium Injection
50 mg/mL injection solution
- Dosage information is not available
50 mg/mL injection solution
- Dosage information is not available
50 mg/mL injection solution
- Dosage information is not available
- sodium oxybate
- Xyrem
Contraindicated
- Afinitor
- Afinitor Disperz
- Altavera (28)
- Alyacen 1/35 (28)
- Alyacen 7/7/7 (28)
- Amethia
- Amethia Lo
- Amethyst
- Apri
- Aranelle (28)
- Astagraf Xl
- Aubra
- Aviane
- Azurette (28)
- Balziva (28)
- Beyaz
- Brevicon (28)
- Briellyn
- Camila
- Camrese
- Camrese Lo
- Caziant (28)
- Chateal
- Coumadin
- Cryselle (28)
- Cyclafem 1/35 (28)
- Cyclafem 7/7/7 (28)
- Cyclessa (28)
- cyclosporine
- cyclosporine modified
- Dasetta 1/35 (28)
- Dasetta 7/7/7 (28)
- Daysee
- desog-e.estradiol/e.estradiol
- Desogen
- desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- drospirenone-e.estradiol-lm.FA
- drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol
- Elinest
- Emoquette
- Enpresse
- Enskyce
- Errin
- Estarylla
- estradiol valerate-dienogest
- Estrostep Fe-28
- ethynodiol diac-eth estradiol
- etonogestrel
- etonogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- everolimus
- Falmina (28)
- Femcon Fe
- Generess Fe
- Gengraf
- Gianvi (28)
- Gildagia
- Gildess
- Gildess Fe
- Heather
- Hecoria
- Introvale
- Jantoven
- Jencycla
- Jolessa
- Jolivette
- Junel 1.5/30 (21)
- Junel 1/20 (21)
- Junel Fe 1.5/30 (28)
- Junel Fe 1/20 (28)
- Kariva (28)
- Kelnor 1/35 (28)
- Kurvelo
- L norgest&E estradiol-E estrad
- Larin 1/20 (21)
- Larin Fe
- Leena 28
- Lessina
- Levonest (28)
- levonorg-eth estrad triphasic
- levonorgestrel
- levonorgestrel-ethinyl estrad
- Levora 0.15/30 (28)
- Levora-28
- Lo Loestrin Fe
- Loestrin 1.5/30 (21)
- Loestrin 1/20 (21)
- Loestrin Fe 1.5/30 (28)
- Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28)
- Lomedia 24 Fe
- Loryna (28)
- Loseasonique
- Low-ogestrel (28)
- Lutera (28)
- Lyza
- Marlissa
- Microgestin 1.5/30 (21)
- Microgestin 1/20 (21)
- Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (28)
- Microgestin Fe 1/20 (28)
- Minastrin 24 Fe
- Mircette (28)
- Mirena
- Modicon (28)
- Mono-linyah
- Mononessa (28)
- My Way
- Myzilra
- Natazia
- Necon 0.5/35 (28)
- Necon 1/35 (28)
- Necon 1/50 (28)
- Necon 10/11 (28)
- Necon 7/7/7 (28)
- Neoral
- Nexplanon
- Next Choice One Dose
- Nor-qd
- Nora-be
- norelgestrom-ethinyl estradiol
- noreth-ethinyl estradiol-iron
- norethin-e.estradiol triphasic
- norethin-eth estrad biphasic
- norethindrone (contraceptive)
- norethindrone ac-eth estradiol
- norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron
- norethindrone-ethin estradiol
- norethindrone-mestranol
- norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol
- norgestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- Norinyl 1+35 (28)
- Norinyl 1+50 (28)
- Nortrel 0.5/35 (28)
- Nortrel 1/35 (21)
- Nortrel 1/35 (28)
- Nortrel 7/7/7 (28)
- Nuvaring
- Ocella
- Ogestrel (28)
- Orsythia
- Ortho Evra
- Ortho Micronor
- Ortho Tri-cyclen (28)
- Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo (28)
- Ortho-cept (28)
- Ortho-cyclen (28)
- Ortho-novum 1/35 (28)
- Ortho-novum 7/7/7 (28)
- Ovcon-35 (28)
- Philith
- Pimtrea (28)
- Pirmella
- Plan B One-step
- Portia
- Previfem
- Prograf
- Quartette
- Quasense
- quetiapine
- Rapamune
- Reclipsen (28)
- Safyral
- Samsca
- Sandimmune
- Seasonique
- Seroquel Xr
- sirolimus
- Skyla
- Sprintec (28)
- Sronyx
- Syeda
- tacrolimus
- temsirolimus
- Tilia Fe
- tolvaptan
- Torisel
- Tri-estarylla
- Tri-legest Fe
- Tri-linyah
- Tri-norinyl (28)
- Tri-previfem (28)
- Tri-sprintec (28)
- Trinessa (28)
- Trivora (28)
- Velivet Triphasic Regimen (28)
- Vestura (28)
- Viorele (28)
- Vyfemla (28)
- warfarin
- Wera (28)
- Wymzya Fe
- Yasmin (28)
- Yaz 28
- Zarah
- Zenchent (28)
- Zenchent Fe
- Zeosa
- Zortress
- Zovia 1/35E (28)
- Zovia 1/50E (28)
Severe
Moderate
- A-hydrocort
- A-methapred
- Abilify
- Abilify Discmelt
- Abilify Maintena
- acebutolol
- Activella
- Adasuve
- Adoxa
- Alora
- aminophylline
- Angeliq
- Anucort-hc
- Anusol-hc
- aripiprazole
- Aristospan Intra-articular
- Aristospan Intralesional
- Avidoxy
- betamethasone acet & sod phos
- betaxolol
- budesonide
- Celestone Soluspan
- Cenestin
- chlorpromazine
- Climara
- Climara Pro
- Colocort
- Combipatch
- Compazine
- Compro
- conj estrogens-bazedoxifene
- conjugated estrogens
- Cortef
- Cortenema
- Cortifoam
- cortisone
- Covaryx
- Covaryx H.s.
- Delestrogen
- Depo-estradiol
- Depo-medrol
- dexamethasone
- Dexamethasone Intensol
- dexamethasone sodium phos (PF)
- dexamethasone sodium phosphate
- Dexpak 10 Day
- Dexpak 13 Day
- Dexpak 6 Day
- dextromethorphan-quinidine
- Divigel
- Doryx
- Doxy-100
- doxycycline calcium
- doxycycline hyclate
- doxycycline monohydrate
- drospirenone-estradiol
- Duavee
- Dutoprol
- Eemt
- Eemt Hs
- Elestrin
- Elixophyllin
- Enjuvia
- Entocort Ec
- esterified estrogens
- Estrace
- estradiol
- estradiol acetate
- estradiol cypionate
- Estradiol Transdermal Patch
- estradiol valerate
- estradiol-levonorgestrel
- estradiol-norethindrone acet
- estradiol-norgestimate
- Estrasorb
- Estring
- Estrogel
- estrogens-methyltestosterone
- estropipate
- Evamist
- Ez Use Joint-tunnel-trigger
- felodipine
- Femhrt Low Dose
- Femring
- First-duke's
- First-mary's Mouthwash
- Flagyl
- Flagyl Er
- Flo-pred
- fludrocortisone
- fluphenazine decanoate
- fluphenazine HCl
- Grx Hicort 25
- Haldol
- Haldol Decanoate
- haloperidol
- haloperidol decanoate
- haloperidol lactate
- Hemril-30
- hydrocortisone
- hydrocortisone acetate
- hydrocortisone sod succ (PF)
- hydrocortisone sod succinate
- Inderal La
- Inderal Xl
- Innopran Xl
- Jinteli
- Kenalog
- Lopressor
- Lopressor Hct
- loxapine
- loxapine succinate
- Loxitane
- Medrol
- Medrol (pak)
- Menest
- Menostar
- methylprednisolone
- methylprednisolone acetate
- methylprednisolone sod suc(PF)
- methylprednisolone sodium succ
- methylprednisolone-bupivacaine
- metoprolol su-hydrochlorothiaz
- metoprolol succinate
- metoprolol ta-hydrochlorothiaz
- metoprolol tartrate
- Metro I.v.
- Metrogel Vaginal
- metronidazole
- metronidazole in NaCl (iso-os)
- Millipred
- Millipred Dp
- Mimvey
- Minivelle
- Monodox
- Morgidox
- Nuedexta
- nystatin-hydrocortisone-diphen
- nystatin-TCN-HC-diphenhydramin
- Ogen 2.5
- Oracea
- Orapred
- Orapred Odt
- Pediapred
- perphenazine
- perphenazine-amitriptyline
- Phenadoz
- Phenergan
- Physicians Ez Use M-pred
- prednisolone
- prednisolone acetate
- prednisolone sodium phosphate
- prednisone
- Prednisone Intensol
- Prefest
- Premarin
- prochlorperazine
- prochlorperazine Edisylate
- prochlorperazine maleate
- Proctocort
- promethazine
- Promethazine Vc
- Promethazine Vc-codeine
- promethazine-codeine
- promethazine-DM
- promethazine-phenyleph-codeine
- promethazine-phenylephrine
- Promethegan
- propranolol
- propranolol-hydrochlorothiazid
- quinidine gluconate
- quinidine sulfate
- Rayos
- Rectacort-hc
- Risperdal
- Risperdal Consta
- Risperdal M-tab
- risperidone
- risperidone microspheres
- Sectral
- Seroquel
- Solu-cortef
- Solu-cortef (pf)
- Solu-medrol
- Solu-medrol (pf)
- synthetic conj estrogens A
- synthetic conj estrogens B
- Theo-24
- Theochron
- theophylline
- theophylline in dextrose 5 %
- thioridazine
- Toprol Xl
- triamcinolone acetonide
- triamcinolone hexacetonide
- triamcinolone-lidocaine
- trifluoperazine
- Uceris
- Vagifem
- Vandazole
- Veripred 20
- Vibramycin
- Vivelle-dot
- Acute respiratory insufficiency
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Pneumonia
- Pregnancy
Contraindicated
- Porphyria
Severe
Moderate
- Apnea
- Cardiac disease
- Disease of liver
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Respiratory depression
PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM (PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM)
- General anesthesia adjunct
- Sedation as adjunct to anesthesia
- Status epilepticus
- None
- Dizziness
- Drowsy
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- Acute confusion
- Excitement
- Lethargy
- Constipation
- Depression
- Headache disorder
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Nightmares
- Symptoms of anxiety
- Syncope
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- Accidental fall
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic dermatitis
- Altered consciousness
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Apnea
- Bradycardia
- Drug-induced hepatitis
- Dyspnea
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Hallucinations
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Hypotension
- Hypoventilation
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Memory impairment
- Osteopenia
- Psychiatric disorder
- Rickets
- Skin rash
- Stevens-johnson syndrome
- Throat constriction
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
- Urticaria
- Wheezing
Less Severe
- Agitation
- Ataxia
- CNS depression
- Complex sleep behavior
- Disturbance in thinking
- Drug dependence
- Hyperkinesis
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
Pentobarbital
Risk of long-term cognitive deficit if duration exceeds 3 hrs and age < 3 years.
- 1 Day – 3 Years
- Risk of long-term cognitive deficit if duration exceeds 3 hrs and age < 3 years.
Management or Monitoring Precaution
None
Pentobarbital
- Severity Level:
1
- Additional Notes: Teratogenic; infant coagulation defects reversible with oral vit k
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
Pentobarbital
Possibility of central nervous system depression in nursing infant.
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Evaluate use carefully | Excreted | Not known; no or inclusive data | Possibility of central nervous system depression in nursing infant. |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
Pentobarbital
Neuro/Psych-Generally avoid in the elderly due to risk for confusion, excitability or depression, and increased fall incidence.
| Organ / System | HEP | REN | CARD | ENDO | NEURO / PSYCH | PULM |
| Increased Risk / Adverse Effects | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N |
BEERS: Y HEDIS: Y STOPP: N
Precaution Exists
None
No Known Risk
None
- None
| Status epilepticus | |
| G40.001 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.011 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.101 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.111 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.201 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.211 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.301 | Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.311 | Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.401 | Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.411 | Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.501 | Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.801 | Other epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.803 | Other epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.811 | Lennox-gastaut syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.813 | Lennox-gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.821 | Epileptic spasms, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.823 | Epileptic spasms, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.901 | Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.911 | Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.A01 | Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.A11 | Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.B01 | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.B11 | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| G40.001 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.011 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.101 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.111 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.201 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.211 | Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.301 | Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.311 | Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.401 | Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.411 | Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.501 | Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.801 | Other epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.803 | Other epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.811 | Lennox-gastaut syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.813 | Lennox-gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.821 | Epileptic spasms, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.823 | Epileptic spasms, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.901 | Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.911 | Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.A01 | Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.A11 | Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.B01 | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus |
| G40.B11 | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus |
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