A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Nembutal Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Pentobarbital
Nembutal Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Pentobarbital
INDICATIONS
Oral
Sedatives.
Hypnotics, for the short-term treatment
of insomnia, since they appear to lose their effectiveness
for sleep induction
and sleep maintenance after 2 weeks (See CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY section).
Preanesthetics.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults: The usual hypnotic
dose consists of 100 mg
at bedtime.
Children: The preoperative dose
is 2 to 6 mg/kg/24 hours (maximum 100 mg), depending on age, weight,
and the desired degree
of sedation.
The proper hypnotic
dose for children must
be judged on the basis
of individual age and weight.
Dosages of barbiturates
must be individualized with full knowledge of their particular characteristics
and recommended rate of
administration. Factors of consideration are the patient’s age,
weight, and condition.
Special patient
population: Dosage should be reduced in the elderly or debilitated
because these patients may be more sensitive
to barbiturates. Dosage should be reduced for patients with impaired
renal function
or hepatic disease.
HOW SUPPLIED
NEMBUTAL Sodium Capsules (pentobarbital sodium
capsules, USP) are supplied as follows:
50 mg transparent
and orange-colored capsules (imprinted with a
and the Abbo-Code CF) in bottles of 100 (NDC 0074-3150-11).
100 mg yellow
capsules (imprinted with a and the Abbo-Code
CH) in bottles of 100 (NDC 0074-3114-01), and in the Abbo-Pac®
unit dose packages of 100
(NDC 0074-3114-21).
Recommended storage: Store below 86° F (30°
C).
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