S



S





SECOBARBITAL (Seconal®)


Used to Treat:

insomnia

pre-operative anxiety


Duration of Effects:

1 to 8 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

poor concentration

confusion

nervousness

vomiting

nausea

dizziness

slurred speech

restlessness

aggression

sadness

headache


Overdose Reaction:

extreme drowsiness

confusion

unconsciousness

poor coordination

decreased breathing

change in pupil size


Overdose Lethality Potential:

high*


Withdrawal Reaction:

dizziness

anxiety

confusion

seizures

fainting

insomnia

hallucinations


Withdrawal Potential:

high


Potential to Agitate:

low


Potential to Calm:

high

Jul 17, 2016 | Posted by in PSYCHIATRY | Comments Off on S

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