Opitone 60 Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Opitone 60 Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Opitone 60 Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Phenobarbitone (60mg)
Brand: Overseas Pharma Pvt Ltd
Uses: Epilepsy/Seizures,Epilepsy,Anesthesia

Description

Opitone 60 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates
It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures)
They also have hypnotic properties
This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy
Opitone 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Opitone 60 Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine
It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Opitone 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Opitone 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Opitone 60 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Opitone 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Opitone 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Opitone 60 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Opitone 60 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Opitone 60 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Opitone 60 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Opitone 60 Tablet.
Drug Action:	Barbiturates
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Barbituric Acid Derivative

Uses

Uses of Opitone 60 Tablet

In Epilepsy/Seizures Opitone 60 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits)
It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
Missing doses may trigger a seizure.