In older times, bromides were licensed and used routinely for treating seizure disorders in humans; however,
when phenobarbital was introduced, the human market for bromides was completely eclipsed.
When phenobarbital is started, allow 2 - 4 weeks to reach stable blood levels.
When Phenobarbital stopped working, Blake his seizures became more frequent and severe.
Background Historically, bromides were licensed and used routinely for treating seizure disorders in humans; however,
when phenobarbital was introduced, the human market for bromides was completely eclipsed.
Not exact matches
Potassium bromide often is used in conjunction with
phenobarbital when seizures can not be controlled by
phenobarbital alone or
when evidence of
phenobarbital toxicity is present.
When compared to long term
phenobarbital use, Pexion / imepitoin cause less thyroid gland supression.
When your pet is first put onto this drug, blood samples to measure
phenobarbital levels will be taken every two to four weeks until the most appropriate dosage is determined.
When unacceptable side effects develop with
phenobarbital use, the dose may be substantially cut back or even discontinued.
Yes, but possible interactions may occur with azathioprine, digoxin, doxorubicin, methiamazole,
phenobarbital, succinylcholine and thiazide diuretics If your pet experiences any unusual reactions
when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian Overdosing?
When dogs with seizures are started on
phenobarbital, approximately 31 percent of them can be expected to be seizure - free.
When compared to
phenobarbital, potassium bromide seems to be similarly effective and has fewer undesirable side effects.
When added, the
phenobarbital dosage can sometimes be drastically reduced (in a few cases, entirely eliminated).
These problems,
when they are significant, can often be minimized
when the dose is closely regulated or if a combination of medications is used that lower the
phenobarbital dose.
Use acetazolamide with caution
when administering the following drugs: primidone, phenytoin, quinidine, procainamide,
phenobarbital, methotrexate, methenamine, corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone, dexamethasone), amphotericin B and other diuretics (e.g. hydrochlorothiazide).
When treatmen is required,
phenobarbital, dilantin and primidone are frequently used.