cd Seconal Sodium

What is it?

A barbiturate preparation available as orange capsules containing 50mg and 100mg of quinalbarbitone sodium, coded F42 and F40, respectively.

Medical Uses

Short-term treatment of serious insomnia in patients who have been accustomed to taking barbiturates.

Dosage

50 to 100mg taken at night.

Special Care

Liver and kidney disorders, lung insufficiency; dangerous, addictive drug with narrow margin of safety in event of overdose. Liable to abuse by overdose leading to coma and death or if combined with alcohol. Easily produces dependence and severe withdrawal symptoms. Drowsiness may persist next day affecting driving and performance of skilled tasks.

Avoid Use

Children, young adults, pregnant', breastfeeiding, elderly, those with drug or alcohol related problems, porphyria (inherited metabolic disorder involving porphyrins), severe intractable, pain which is not controlled.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Alcohol, CNS depressant drugs, Griseofulvin, metronidazole, rifampicin, phenytoin, ebloramphenicol. Anticoagulant drugs of the coumarin type, systemic steroid drugs including contraceptive pill.

Known Side Effects

Hangover with drowsiness, shakiness, dizziness, depressed respiration, impaired co-ordination, headache, anxiety, confusion, excitement, allergic responses.

Manufacturer

Flynn.