Butabarbital - Benefits, dosage and side effects

Butabarbital is a drug used in the treatment of severe insomnia. This medicine is not intended for long-term use. In addition, this drug can also be used as a sedative before surgery

Butabarbital belongs to the barbiturate class of drugs. This drug works by interfering with signal transmission in the brain. That way, the work of the central nervous system will slow down. This drug can also relieve anxiety and has a sedative effect, so it is often used before surgery.

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Class	Prescription drugs
Categories	Barbiturate sedatives
Benefits	Treats insomnia and as a sedative before surgery
Consumed by	Adults and children
Butabarbital for pregnant and lactating women	Category N: Not categorized yet. From several studies, barbiturate drugs are believed to have a relationship with an increased risk of congenital abnormalities in the fetus. The content of blindbarbital can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medicine before consulting your doctor.
Medicine form	Tablet or syrup

Warning Before Taking Butabarbital

Butabarbital is a drug that needs to be taken according to a doctor's prescription. Pay attention to the following points before taking butabarbital:

• Do not use butabarbital if you are allergic to this drug or to tartrazine.
• Tell your doctor if you have porphyria, severe respiratory disease, or liver disease. Butabarbital should not be used by patients with these conditions.
• Do not do activities that require alertness, including driving a vehicle after taking butabarbital, as this drug can cause drowsiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have or are currently experiencing alcoholism, drug abuse, angioedema, mental disorders, such as depression.
• Tell your doctor that you are taking butabarbital if you plan to undergo certain laboratory tests or surgery.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements or herbal products.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
• Do not use butabarbital for more than 2 weeks without a doctor's advice. Follow the control schedule given by the doctor while undergoing treatment with blindbarbital, so that your condition can be monitored.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages while undergoing treatment with blindbarbital, because it can increase the risk of side effects
• See your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to a drug, an overdose, or a more serious side effect.

Dosage and Rules for Use of Butabarbital

The dose of blindbarbital will be determined by the doctor according to the purpose, patient's condition, and age. In general, the following is a breakdown of the dosage of butabarbital according to its intended use:

Purpose: Help treat insomnia

• Adults: 50–100 mg, once daily, in the evening.

Purpose: As a sedative before surgery

• Adults: 50–100 mg, 60–90 minutes before surgery.
• Children: 2–6 mg/kgBW, no more than 100 mg, 60–90 minutes before surgery.

How to Take Butabarbital Correctly

Consumption of blindbarbital according to doctor's recommendations and read the instructions for use contained in the drug packaging. Do not reduce or increase the dose of blindbarbital you are taking because it can increase your risk of side effects or drug addiction.

Butabarbital is usually taken on an empty stomach. Swallow a tablet of butabarbital with a glass of water. In the meantime, use the measuring device provided if you need to take butabarbital in syrup form, so that the dose of the drug you take is correct.

To treat insomnia, this drug is only used as a temporary therapy. You are advised to continue to do sleep hygiene to help overcome the sleep disorders you are experiencing. Call your doctor if your insomnia symptoms don't improve or get worse after taking the drug for 7–10 days in a row.

Do not stop using butabarbital suddenly because it can cause side effects or withdrawal symptoms which can be characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, muscle twitching, difficulty sleeping, or uncontrollably shaking fingers and hands. Follow the control schedule given by the doctor, so that your condition can be monitored.

Store butabarbital in a closed container in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

Interaction of Butabarbital with Other Drugs

There are several drug interaction effects that can occur when blindbarbital is used with certain drugs, including:

• Reduced blood levels of doravirine, fostemsavir, lonafanib, lorlatinib, or warfarin
• Decreased effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills
• Enhanced effect of butabarbital when used with calcium oxybate, magnesium oxybate, or sodium oxybate
• Increased risk of liver damage when used with paracetamol
• Increased risk of fatal side effects, including severe respiratory distress, coma, and even death, when used with opioid drugs, such as buprenorphine or codeine

Side Effects and Dangers of Butabarbital

There are several side effects that can occur after consuming butabarbital, namely:

• Sleepy
• Insomnia getting worse
• Nightmare
• Dizziness or headache
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Confused, nervous, or irritable
• Nausea or vomiting

Check with your doctor if the side effects above don't get better or get worse. Immediately see a doctor if there is an allergic reaction to the drug or a more serious side effect, such as:

• Sleep walking
• Breath becomes slow
• slow heart rate
• Edema or swelling in the feet and hands
• Depression
• Hallucinations
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Easy to bruise
• Jaundice