Barbee 50mg Tablet

Gain a clear understanding of Barbee 50mg Tablet, a product by Zenolia Life Science Private Limited formulated with the salt combination Primidone (50mg). This medication is commonly used for Epilepsy,Anesthesia,Epilepsy/Seizures. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

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Salt Combination: Primidone (50mg)
Brand: Zenolia Life Science Private Limited
Uses: Epilepsy,Anesthesia,Epilepsy/Seizures

Description

Barbee 50mg 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
Barbee 50mg 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 Barbee 50mg 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, vomiting, vertigo, low energy, impaired coordination, visual disturbance, and headache
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: Barbee 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Barbee 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Barbee 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Barbee 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Barbee 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Barbee 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Barbee 50mg 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: Barbee 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Barbiturates
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Barbituric Acid Derivative

Uses of Barbee 50mg Tablet

In Epilepsy/Seizures Barbee 50mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits)
It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
This 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
Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
Missing doses may trigger a seizure.